Podcasts about pcos

The worst-case thoughts about your health arrive before you can catch them and no amount of trying to shut them down makes them stop…That is not a failing on your part. It is how your brain is wired. For women with chronic illness and autoimmune disease, the thoughts and emotional patterns you repeat most often become the default pathways available to your brain, which is exactly why fighting a spiral never works. This mini is about neuroplasticity, your brain's ability to rewire itself and why real change comes from replacing the pattern rather than fighting it.In this episode you'll discover:Why you can't just stop a worst-case thought once it has started.How the thoughts you repeat become your brain's fastest, most automatic pathways.What actually rewires the pattern instead of fighting it.REGISTER FOR MY UPCOMING WORKSHOPRelease the Anger Fueling Your Chronic Illness in 60 mins. I'm going live on October 7th 5pm PT / October 8th 11am AEDT. Replay will be available to all those registered.>> ASK ME ANYTHING on Instagram @manifestingmindsetco

Bijna zes jaar zoeken, en toen eindelijk duidelijkheid.In deze persoonlijke aflevering vertelt Charlotte haar eigen verhaal. Het begint met de pil op haar veertiende en een koperspiraal die totaal niet werkte. Daarna volgen twee heel verschillende zwangerschappen, een miskraam, een postnatale en een prenatale depressie en een cyclus die maar grillig bleef. Al die jaren had ze één vermoeden: zou ik PMOS hebben?In deze aflevering bespreekt Charlotte hoe ze via de huisarts bij de gynaecoloog terechtkwam en welke onderzoeken er werden gedaan. Ze vertelt waarom de diagnose PMOS (voorheen PCOS) vooral een opluchting was. Ook legt ze uit waarom ze het wilde weten, terwijl ze slank was en al kinderen had: vanwege de risico's voor je gezondheid op de lange termijn. Herken jij jezelf in haar klachten en wil je weten wat er bij jou speelt? Dan is deze aflevering voor jou.Genoemd in deze aflevering:Zwangerencursus van Medisch Bevallen (Rianne): https://medischbevallen.com/mb-zwangerencursus. Met de code LAH2024 krijg je €50 korting op de cursus.Borstvoedingscursus van Geerte van den Broek: https://borstvoedingacademie.nl/. Met de code PCOS7 krijg je 10% korting.Charlottes bevallingsverhaal: luister aflevering 47 terugVragen over PMOS of hulp nodig? Stuur ons een berichtje op Instagram of kijk op onze website.

I am wrapping up our series on PMOS with a deep dive into how Chinese medicine can offer support. In this final episode, I speak with Lily Lai, experienced practitioner with over 20 years of experience in the field.We discuss:Why Chinese medicine's whole-system approach may be relevant to a complex condition like PMOS.How research approaches in complementary medicine compare with conventional drug trials, and why randomized controlled trials can be a limited fit for complex conditions.How acupuncture and herbal medicine may influence multiple pathways, including endocrine function, gut microbiome health, insulin resistance, and stress regulation.Two ways acupuncture may work: locally through circulation and microcirculation, and more broadly through nervous system regulation.Why restoring balance in the sympathetic nervous system may support reproductive and hormonal function.What treatment timeframes may look like, including weekly acupuncture, around three months for cycle-related changes, and adjusting frequency as symptoms improve.What to look for in a practitioner, including additional training in PMOS, registration, insurance, and professional boundaries.Practical self-care priorities, particularly nutrition and activity, with an emphasis on changes that fit a patient's life.Links to research: PCOS & IVFFor more Fertility Support & Care we have clinics in London, Birmingham and a network around the UK:

When a woman sits across from Dr. Anna after a breast cancer diagnosis, she asks one question. What did your oncologist say caused it? Almost every time, the answer is a blank stare. Dr. Nasha Winters has lived that silence from the inside. By 19, she had collected a decade of diagnoses, including PCOS, endometriosis, IBS, anxiety, and thyroid trouble. Then she landed in the ER with a grapefruit-sized tumor and was told she was too ill for treatment. In this conversation, she shares the three things she credits with changing her path. She also explains how childhood trauma can shape the immune system and why she sees the body as a garden to tend rather than a battlefield. Dr. Nasha is a naturopathic doctor and the author of The Metabolic Approach to Cancer. She walks through the ten areas of terrain she evaluates, the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio hiding in a standard CBC, and her inflammation "trifecta" of CRP, sed rate, and LDH. She explains why ringing the bell after treatment is the beginning of rebuilding. She also shares the four S's she sees as common threads in breast health. Key takeaways Recurring symptoms and diagnoses can be signals worth investigating, not just labels to manage. Dr. Nasha looks at ten areas of terrain and now starts with mental and emotional health. A standard CBC can reveal your neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio. She prefers it closer to 2 to 1. She tracks CRP, sed rate, and LDH together as a picture of inflammation and metabolic health. In her view, finishing treatment is when the work of rebuilding healthy cells begins. Research links a balanced microbiome with a better response to immunotherapy. Her four S's for breast health are sugar, stress, sleep, and sex. Timestamps  00:00 The question most women are never asked 05:45 A terminal ovarian cancer diagnosis at 19 12:15 The three "accidents" she credits 17:00 Dr. Anna on the 13-hour overnight fast 19:00 The ACE score and psychoneuroimmunology 37:45 The 10 areas of terrain 44:40 The neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio 48:15 CRP, sed rate, and LDH 53:30 Why ringing the bell is the beginning 56:00 The microbiome and immunotherapy 61:30 Saliva vs. urine pH and your body's capacity 71:00 The four S's of breast health Memorable quotes "So I thought I was pre-med. Cancer had another story for me." Dr. Nasha Winters "They were trying to be a guidepost of, hey, there's something wrong here that needs our attention." Dr. Nasha Winters, on her early diagnoses "It's very simple. Test, assess, address, don't guess." Dr. Nasha Winters "What I tell folks is that's actually just the beginning." Dr. Nasha Winters, on ringing the bell after treatment "Your body is always speaking to you." Dr. Anna Cabeca "The best years of your life aren't behind you. They're waiting for you." Dr. Anna Cabeca Resources mentioned Dr. Nasha Winters at drnasha.com, which has her books, terrain questionnaire, podcast, Substack, and free resources on what to do after a diagnosis The Metabolic Approach to Cancer by Dr. Nasha Winters Mistletoe and the Emerging Future of Integrative Oncology by Dr. Nasha Winters The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) questionnaire The 2016 JAMA Oncology study on overnight fasting and breast cancer recurrence The Girlfriend Doctor community [TEAM TO ADD LINK] Connect with Dr. Nasha Winter Website: https://drnasha.com Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@drnashawinters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnashawinters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drnashawinters LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drnashawinters   Connect with Dr. Anna Website: Dranna.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegirlfrienddoctor  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drannacabeca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlfrienddoctor   Share the love If this conversation moved you, share it with a woman who needs to hear it. Women heal in community. Your ratings, reviews, and shares help keep conversations like this going. This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making changes to your care.  

What if the reason you can't get pregnant has as much to do with his health as yours? Most fertility conversations start and end with a woman's eggs and her age. Yet close to 80% of IVF cycles don't end in a live birth, and couples are spending $25,000 a round to find that out. Today I'm joined by fertility specialist Dr. Gabriela Rosa, who has spent 25 years helping couples who've been trying for four years or more. She explains why fertility is a team sport, how drinking, smoking, toxins, and age drive sperm DNA fragmentation, and why preconception care really takes 12 months, not three.  Gabriela also shares her fertility method, which produced a 78.8% live birth rate in couples who felt they'd tried everything. You'll also learn why small daily moments of joy may matter more than you think. If you or someone you love is trying to conceive, this conversation offers a clear, hopeful place to start.   "Act pregnant now to get pregnant later, having in mind that you already have within you right now 50% of the little baby that you want to create." ~ Dr. Gabriela Rosa   In This Episode: - Root causes of infertility & why fertility is a team sport - How men's drinking and THC affect outcomes - What causes sperm DNA fragmentation? - The impact of toxin exposure on fertility - Metabolic health, PCOS, and preconception care - Hormones and why testosterone backfires - Gaps in conventional fertility care - Dr. Rosa's F.E.R.T.I.L.E. Method   Products & Resources Mentioned: Dr. Rosa's Fertility Breakthrough Program: Learn more about the program at https://fertilitybreakthrough.com/about-the-program/  Dr. Rosa's Fertility Challenge: Register now at https://gabrielarosa.fertilitybreakthrough.com/fertility-challenge/  Tru Energy Skincare Bio Adaptive Hydration Oil: Try the oil at a special discount at https://trytruenergy.com/wendy5   Bon Charge Red Light Face Mask: Get 15% off sitewide, plus free shipping and a 12-month warranty, with code WENDY at https://boncharge.com/  Heavy Metals Quiz: Take the quiz at https://heavymetalsquiz.com    About Dr. Gabriela Rosa:  Dr. Gabriela Rosa is a Harvard-awarded scholar, fertility specialist, and founder of The Rosa Institute. Since 2001, she and her team have supported over 204,000 individuals and couples in more than 111 countries facing infertility, recurrent miscarriage, and failed treatments. Research from her Harvard master's thesis showed a 78.8% live birth rate in patients of her Fertility Breakthrough Program™, built on her seven-phase F.E.R.T.I.L.E. Method®. She has published prospective studies, meta-analyses, and randomized controlled trials, including the ongoing INSPIRE Study on expressive writing for infertility-related trauma and grief. A five-time author, she also hosts the free Fertility Challenge™ and the TalkSex with Gabriela Rosa™ podcast. Her work has been featured in The Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, Mamamia, and Yahoo! News. Learn more at https://fertilitybreakthrough.com    Disclaimer The Myers Detox Podcast was created and hosted by Dr. Wendy Myers. This podcast is for information purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are not medical advice. This podcast, including Wendy Myers and the producers, disclaims responsibility for any possible adverse effects from using the information contained herein. The opinions of guests are their own, and this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests. This podcast does not make any representations or warranties about guests' qualifications or credibility. Individuals on this podcast may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to herein. If you think you have a medical problem, consult a licensed physician.

Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. Today, I'm excited to be talking all about hormones, fertility, and PCOS (now called PMOS) with dietitian and nutritionist Melissa Groves Azzaro. Melissa is the host of the "Hormonally Yours" podcast, and author of the book "A Balanced Approach to PCOS." Her podcast focuses on science based information about PMOS, fertility, and other hormone imbalances. She works with clients to figure out the root cause of their PMOS symptoms, and creates personalized plans for clients that go way beyond their diet to get them feeling better. In this interview, Melissa walks us through some diet options that help balance blood sugar and hormones, which can help with PMOS symptoms. She uses the acronym PFF (protein, fat, and fiber), and I can't wait for you to hear her explain it! We're going to be talking about the role a stressful lifestyle may play in infertility and PMOS, how diet impacts PMOS, and how you can make simple changes to improve your health and fertility outcomes. Tune in to hear Dr. Aimee on Melissa's podcast. Do you have questions about Egg Freezing? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The Egg Freezing Class. The next live class call is on October 19 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain Egg Freezing and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org. Other ways to connect with Dr. Aimee and The Egg Whisperer Show: Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips!Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates

Could trying to figure out every possible reason you aren't pregnant actually be keeping you trapped in the stress you're desperately trying to escape?If you're constantly tracking, researching, Googling, analyzing symptoms, investigating supplements, and wondering what you might be doing wrong, it's easy to mistake all that effort for progress. But the mental load of continually trying to solve your fertility can leave you feeling more anxious, overwhelmed, and stuck. In this episode you'll... -Understand how constantly trying to solve your fertility can contribute to ongoing nervous-system stress.-Learn how to distinguish productive fertility action from anxious spinning and endless searching for answers.-Discover a simple breathing exercise you can use to help shift out of a heightened stress state and create a greater sense of calm.Press play to learn how to stop carrying the entire burden of figuring out your fertility and start approaching your journey with more clarity, support, and calm.

When a woman sits across from Dr. Anna after a breast cancer diagnosis, she asks one question. What did your oncologist say caused it? Almost every time, the answer is a blank stare. Dr. Nasha Winters has lived that silence from the inside. By 19, she had collected a decade of diagnoses, including PCOS, endometriosis, IBS, anxiety, and thyroid trouble. Then she landed in the ER with a grapefruit-sized tumor and was told she was too ill for treatment. In this conversation, she shares the three things she credits with changing her path. She also explains how childhood trauma can shape the immune system and why she sees the body as a garden to tend rather than a battlefield. Dr. Nasha is a naturopathic doctor and the author of The Metabolic Approach to Cancer. She walks through the ten areas of terrain she evaluates, the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio hiding in a standard CBC, and her inflammation "trifecta" of CRP, sed rate, and LDH. She explains why ringing the bell after treatment is the beginning of rebuilding. She also shares the four S's she sees as common threads in breast health. Key takeaways Recurring symptoms and diagnoses can be signals worth investigating, not just labels to manage. Dr. Nasha looks at ten areas of terrain and now starts with mental and emotional health. A standard CBC can reveal your neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio. She prefers it closer to 2 to 1. She tracks CRP, sed rate, and LDH together as a picture of inflammation and metabolic health. In her view, finishing treatment is when the work of rebuilding healthy cells begins. Research links a balanced microbiome with a better response to immunotherapy. Her four S's for breast health are sugar, stress, sleep, and sex. Timestamps  00:00 The question most women are never asked 05:45 A terminal ovarian cancer diagnosis at 19 12:15 The three "accidents" she credits 17:00 Dr. Anna on the 13-hour overnight fast 19:00 The ACE score and psychoneuroimmunology 37:45 The 10 areas of terrain 44:40 The neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio 48:15 CRP, sed rate, and LDH 53:30 Why ringing the bell is the beginning 56:00 The microbiome and immunotherapy 61:30 Saliva vs. urine pH and your body's capacity 71:00 The four S's of breast health Memorable quotes "So I thought I was pre-med. Cancer had another story for me." Dr. Nasha Winters "They were trying to be a guidepost of, hey, there's something wrong here that needs our attention." Dr. Nasha Winters, on her early diagnoses "It's very simple. Test, assess, address, don't guess." Dr. Nasha Winters "What I tell folks is that's actually just the beginning." Dr. Nasha Winters, on ringing the bell after treatment "Your body is always speaking to you." Dr. Anna Cabeca "The best years of your life aren't behind you. They're waiting for you." Dr. Anna Cabeca Resources mentioned Dr. Nasha Winters at drnasha.com, which has her books, terrain questionnaire, podcast, Substack, and free resources on what to do after a diagnosis The Metabolic Approach to Cancer by Dr. Nasha Winters Mistletoe and the Emerging Future of Integrative Oncology by Dr. Nasha Winters The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) questionnaire The 2016 JAMA Oncology study on overnight fasting and breast cancer recurrence The Girlfriend Doctor community [TEAM TO ADD LINK] Connect with Dr. Nasha Winter Website: https://drnasha.com Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@drnashawinters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnashawinters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drnashawinters LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drnashawinters   Connect with Dr. Anna Website: Dranna.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegirlfrienddoctor  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drannacabeca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlfrienddoctor   Share the love If this conversation moved you, share it with a woman who needs to hear it. Women heal in community. Your ratings, reviews, and shares help keep conversations like this going. This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making changes to your care.  

In today's episode, Deborah Maragopoulos joins us to discuss why the hypothalamus can be thought of as the "maestro" of the body's hormonal system. Sitting at the intersection of the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems, the hypothalamus plays an important role in regulating everything from mood and memory to sleep, energy, metabolism, digestion, immune function, and the aging process…  Deborah is an integrative Family Nurse Practitioner, author, and specialist in neuro-immune-endocrinology with more than 30 years of clinical experience. Known as the "Hormone Queen," she has worked extensively with women experiencing hormonal imbalances related to perimenopause, menopause, PCOS, infertility, and much more. Her approach combines conventional and naturopathic perspectives to help identify underlying patterns that may be contributing to chronic symptoms.  This conversation covers:  ●       The difference between functional and conventional medicine. ●       Why the hypothalamus plays such a central role in hormone regulation. ●       How hormonal imbalances can affect mood, sleep, energy, metabolism, and digestion. ●       The connection between the nervous, immune, and endocrine systems.  Deborah is the author of The Hypothalamus Handbook: Your Tool to Discovering the Root of Your Health Issues and Finally Healing Your Body, Mind, and Soul, as well as Hormones in Harmony and Menopause Action Plan. A UCLA graduate and former president of the California Association of Nurse Practitioners, she has also served as an endocrine advisor and developed her own integrative model of care focused on supporting hypothalamic and hormonal function.

If you've tried round after round of letrozole—and maybe even increased the dosage—but you're still not ovulating or getting pregnant, it may be time to ask a different question: Why aren't you ovulating in the first place? In this episode of the Nourished Fertility Podcast, Victoria breaks down how letrozole works, when it may be an appropriate fertility treatment, and why it may not work when low estrogen, hypothalamic amenorrhea, certain PCOS presentations, or ovulatory dysfunction are part of your fertility picture. You'll learn why looking beyond your hormone levels matters, what functional fertility labs can reveal about your thyroid, minerals, gut health, metabolism, and stress response, and how addressing the root cause can support your body in restoring ovulation—whether you're hoping to conceive naturally or are also pursuing fertility treatment. In this episode, you'll learn: How letrozole works and why it's commonly prescribed for infertility Why low estrogen may change the conversation around letrozole The difference between PCOS and hypothalamic amenorrhea How ovulatory dysfunction can show up even if you technically ovulate The functional fertility labs Victoria considers when letrozole isn't working Why nutrition, minerals, gut health, thyroid health, stress, and nervous system support can all matter for fertility What to do next when you're ready to dig deeper into why you're not ovulating Resources mentioned: → 14-Day Fertility Jump Start (only $27) → Free Training: How to Get Pregnant When You're Not Ovulating → Free Quiz: Why You're Not Ovulating → Fertility Clarity Lab Panel → Nourished Fertility Method → Instagram: @nourishfertility 

What if your fertility chart looks great, your LH surge is positive, your progesterone rises, and yet you still aren't actually releasing an egg? In this episode of The Hormone Genius Podcast, Teresa and Jamie welcome back Krista “CJ” Johnston to dive into one of the most frustrating and misunderstood causes of infertility: luteinized unruptured follicles (LUFs). CJ spent four years navigating infertility, endometriosis, recurrent LUFs, surgeries, and the emotional exhaustion that comes with feeling like you're doing everything “right” without getting answers. Her story eventually led to a deeper understanding of what was happening in her ovaries, and, ultimately, to her first pregnancy. Together, we explore: ✨ What exactly is a luteinized unruptured follicle (LUF)? ✨ Why a positive LH test or rising progesterone does not necessarily confirm that an egg was released ✨ Why a follicle study/ultrasound series can provide information that charting and laboratory testing cannot ✨ The possible relationship between LUFs, endometriosis, PCOS, inflammation, scar tissue, and ovarian function ✨ CJ's experience with recurrent LUFs before and after endometriosis surgery ✨ How pelvic inflammation and postoperative adhesions affected her ovaries ✨ The role of nutrition and iodine in CJ's personal fertility journey—and why more research is needed ✨ Emerging approaches to healing and inflammation, including the unique use of PRP during surgery ✨ The emotional toll of infertility—and knowing when to keep pushing and when it's okay to pause ✨ Why trusting your instincts and advocating for yourself matters Perhaps the most important takeaway? An ovulatory event is not necessarily the same thing as confirmed ovulation. Connect with CJ: Dignity Empowered — hormone coaching and writing focused on infertility, women's health, and spiritual motherhood. Email: info@dignityempowered.com We're so grateful to have We Heart Nutrition supporting The Hormone Genius Podcast! Ready to check them out? Visit weheartnutrition.com and use code GENIUS at checkout for 20% off your order. Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace individualized medical care. Fertility concerns and treatment decisions should be discussed with a qualified healthcare professional who can evaluate your individual history and circumstances. Information discussed about supplements, iodine, PRP, LUFs, and other treatments should not be interpreted as medical advice or a recommendation for self-treatment.

In today's episode, Deborah Maragopoulos joins us to discuss why the hypothalamus can be thought of as the "maestro" of the body's hormonal system. Sitting at the intersection of the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems, the hypothalamus plays an important role in regulating everything from mood and memory to sleep, energy, metabolism, digestion, immune function, and the aging process… Deborah is an integrative Family Nurse Practitioner, author, and specialist in neuro-immune-endocrinology with more than 30 years of clinical experience. Known as the "Hormone Queen," she has worked extensively with women experiencing hormonal imbalances related to perimenopause, menopause, PCOS, infertility, and much more. Her approach combines conventional and naturopathic perspectives to help identify underlying patterns that may be contributing to chronic symptoms. This conversation covers:  ●       The difference between functional and conventional medicine. ●       Why the hypothalamus plays such a central role in hormone regulation. ●       How hormonal imbalances can affect mood, sleep, energy, metabolism, and digestion. ●       The connection between the nervous, immune, and endocrine systems. Deborah is the author of The Hypothalamus Handbook: Your Tool to Discovering the Root of Your Health Issues and Finally Healing Your Body, Mind, and Soul, as well as Hormones in Harmony and Menopause Action Plan. A UCLA graduate and former president of the California Association of Nurse Practitioners, she has also served as an endocrine advisor and developed her own integrative model of care focused on supporting hypothalamic and hormonal function. Connect with Deborah: Personal Website Shop Genesis Health Products LinkedIn

This week's Wellness Hour is a good old-fashioned catch-up, and it starts with big news: Jensen got engaged! She tells the full Cannon Beach proposal story (including the ring that spent the whole trip loose in his pocket). From there, the girls talk wedding planning and why venues book out so far ahead. Kira opens up about sending Ellie to kindergarten, the "crunchy mom" algorithm, and learning to feel grateful for the life she's built. Then Jensen shares her experience at a fertility clinic, where she felt dismissed after describing how she tracks her cycle. Lacey shares what's changed on their TTC journey, and Kira recaps Nashville and starts planning her bachelorette.   Key takeaways: Raising resilient kids: You don't need to remove every outside influence. You build a stable, happy home so kids can handle things as they come. Advocating in the doctor's office: Jensen shares her experience with a fertility clinic after tracking temperature, LH strips, and cycle patterns. A fertility journey update: Lacey shares what she and Zach changed over the past year and a half and what they're seeing.   Chapters: (00:00) Welcome + Jensen's engagement news (10:54) Enjoying the engagement bubble + wedding planning (15:51) Ellie starts kindergarten: school guilt & gratitude (23:56) Ring talk: gym, boats & insurance (25:35) Jensen's half marathon + Lacey's running story (29:36) Kira's muscle moment: lifting & the first chin-up (34:10) Lacey's Fertility update (35:48) Jensen's fertility clinic appointment + "You're not ovulating" (47:57) Lacey & Zach: acupuncture, supplements & progress (51:35) Kira's Nashville recap   Want to Work With Us? Join us in the Root Cause Reset Program: https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/wellness-effect-906145 and use code "Wellness Effect" for a FREE functional lab test when you join the program. Follow us on Instagram: The Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnesseffectpod/ Lacey Iskra - https://www.instagram.com/laceeiskk/ Jensen - https://www.instagram.com/wellnesswjensen/ Kira Iskra - https://www.instagram.com/wellbykira/ Lifestyle U have helped over 1,000+ women transform their mind and body and become the best version of themselves. Want to be next? Click Here to Apply! - https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/apply If you loved this episode and want to hear more, subscribe and leave a review! Share this episode with a friend who's ready to start their own wellness journey. Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thewellnesseffectpod/ to stay up-to-date with the latest episodes and tips.  

When you are trying to conceive, few topics feel more overwhelming, or more contradictory, than nutrition. In this episode, Michelle sits down with registered dietitian Lisa Moskovitz, founder of The NY Nutrition Group and author of The Core 3 Healthy Eating Plan, for a grounded and refreshingly realistic conversation about how food actually supports fertility. Lisa shares her own path to motherhood, which included irregular cycles, PCOS-like symptoms, pregnancy loss, and eventually three children through a mix of IUI, IVF, and natural conception. Drawing on that lived experience and years of clinical work, she offers a nuanced look at what truly moves the needle. Together they talk about why being too restrictive can work against fertility, the research behind Mediterranean-style eating and full-fat dairy, the nutrients that support egg quality, how digestion determines whether your body can even use the food you eat, and why meal timing and your circadian rhythm matter more than most people realize. This is a conversation about doing less of the wrong things, meeting your body where it is, and finding a middle ground you can actually live with. Key Takeaways: •  Nutrition genuinely supports fertility, but the aim is nourishment and balance, not perfection or control. •  Extremes on either end backfire. Being too restrictive, too underweight, or over-exercising can disrupt hormones as much as the opposite. •  Mediterranean-style eating with full-fat dairy has the strongest research behind it for fertility and hormone health. •  Digestion matters as much as the food. A food is only as healthy as your body can absorb it, so bloating and GI issues are worth addressing. •  Simple foundations move the needle most: a few fertility-friendly foods (avocado, whole eggs, lentils, wild salmon, leafy greens), a twelve-hour overnight window instead of aggressive fasting, and a prenatal started a few months before conceiving. Guest Bio: Lisa Moskovitz, RD, is the founder of The NY Nutrition Group, a large group nutrition practice in NYC, and the author of The Core 3 Healthy Eating Plan, a guide to finding your healthiest, happiest weight. As an experienced dietitian based in Manhattan, Lisa has first-hand insight into what people struggle with the most and what moves the needle. She has a no-nonsense, evidence-based, and realistic approach to nutrition that sets her apart from the average influencer. Lisa also speaks from personal experience, having navigated her own fertility journey through irregular cycles, pregnancy loss, and ultimately three children. Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health or fertility care. Ready to discover what your body needs most on your fertility journey? Take the personalized quiz inside The Wholesome Fertility Journey and get tailored resources to meet you exactly where you are:  https://www.michelleoravitz.com/the-wholesome-fertility-journey For more about my work and offerings, visit: www.michelleoravitz.com Curious about ancient wisdom for fertility? Grab my book The Way of Fertility: https://www.michelleoravitz.com/thewayoffertility Join the Wholesome Fertility Facebook Group for free resources & community support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/ Connect with me on social: Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertilityFacebook: The Wholesome Lotus  

Sam Miller returns to the podcast to discuss the transition from PCOS to PMOS, what the change actually means, and why the conversation seemed to disappear almost as quickly as it arrived.We also get into women's health messaging, sleep, training nutrition, endurance fueling, and the career setbacks that rarely make it onto social media.We discuss:• Why discussion around PCOS becoming PMOS died down after the initial attention• What the new terminology means for patients and future care• Why shifting attention toward actionable behaviours matters• Problems with self-diagnosis and self-labelling• The two extremes of women's hormonal health messaging• Dismissing symptoms versus convincing everyone they have a hormone deficiency• Finding a useful middle ground• Why eye masks and earplugs can improve the sleep environment• Important caveats around mouth taping• Building simple and repeatable sleep routines• Light exposure and circadian health• Why carbohydrates before training may improve performance• Fueling HYROX and endurance-style events• Intra-workout carbohydrates• Sam's professional failures and setbacks• Why social media creates a distorted picture of professional success• Writing, networking, and building a career• And much moreFollow Sam:@sammillerscienceCHAPTERS00:51 PCOS Renamed PMOS01:48 Why the Name Change Matters04:54 Will Practice Actually Change?07:02 Action Steps for PMOS08:21 Assessing History and Labs09:38 Tailoring Training and Nutrition15:00 Self-Diagnosis Culture17:27 Marketing and Mindset18:58 Two Extremes in Women's Health22:24 Finding the Middle Ground27:42 Sleep Routine Hacks28:04 Eye Mask Evidence29:49 Mouth Taping Caveats33:06 Travel Sleep Rituals34:14 Light Exposure and Metabolism35:54 Keeping the Ritual Simple36:34 Earplugs and Safety38:35 Carbs Before Training43:41 Fueling HYROX Events44:30 Intra-Workout Carbs47:41 Sharing Career Struggles58:54 Social Media Fears01:03:24 Writing and Networking01:05:11 Where to Find SamSUPPORT THE SHOW• Subscribe and check out more episodes• Share and tag @andrewcoatesfitness• Send this to someone navigating PCOS/PMOS or confusing hormone adviceFOLLOW ANDREW@andrewcoatesfitnesshttps://www.andrewcoatesfitness.comPARTNERS AND RESOURCES13-WEEK ONLINE GROUP STRENGTH PROGRAMSJoin my Men's or Women's programs:• Gym Upper/Lower• Home Upper/Lower• Full BodyGet full access to me with prompt responses.Use code SEPTEMBER10 to save 10%:www.foreverstrength.ca/join-now/Questions? Message @andrewcoatesfitnessI would love to coach you.RP STRENGTH APPUse code COATESRP:https://www.rpstrength.com/coatesTRAINHEROIC — FREE 90-DAY TRIALhttps://www.trainheroic.com/liftfreeReply to the email you receive or email trials@trainheroic.com and tell them Andrew sent you.L1 BIOMECHANICS AND ASSESSMENT COURSEUse code COATES:https://pro.activelifeprofessional.com/assessmentworkshopevents

This one is a full-circle moment. Our guest isn't just one of Mary Alice's oldest friends (25 years and counting), she's also one of Dr. A's real-life patients, the doctor who actually froze her eggs. Whitney Cummings, comedian, actress, and creator of 2 Broke Girls and Whitney, has built a career saying the things women usually only whisper about. Today she says them out loud, with us.Whitney was talking about freezing her eggs before it was a mainstream conversation (she did it at 33), and she is refreshingly, hilariously honest about getting pregnant at 40, being handed the term "geriatric pregnancy," the postpartum depression that came after her son, and the body image struggles she's carried for years. She and the hosts get into fertility, the real cost of waiting, why "biology is sexist," and the money advice she gives every young woman (skip the designer bag, save it for your eggs).Funny, tender, and the kind of honesty that makes you feel less alone.Subscribe to SHE MD Podcast for expert tips on PCOS, endometriosis, fertility, hormonal balance, mental health, and more. Share with friends and visit SHE MD website and Ovii for research-backed resources, holistic health strategies, and expert guidance on women's health and well-being.SponsorsProlon: For a limited time, get 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to the 5-day program. Visit prolonlife.com/shemd.Egglife: Find Egglife egg white wraps in the fridge at Aldi, Whole Foods, Kroger, Target, Walmart, and more. Visit egglifefoods.com to find a retailer near you.OHHO: Get 20% off your first order at ohho.co with code SheMD20.Acely: Get 20% off SAT prep today at acely.com with code SheMD.Osea: Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code SheMD at oseamalibu.com.Skylight: Get $30 off the 15-inch Skylight Calendar at myskylight.com/shemd.What You'll LearnWhy Whitney froze her eggs at 33 and how it eased her anxiety about dating and timing.Why Dr. A tells patients never to use all of their frozen eggs to make embryos with a partner.How egg quantity and quality decline with age, and what that means for miscarriage risk.The lifestyle changes Whitney made before conceiving naturally at 40.The testing and monitoring Dr. A recommends for advanced maternal age pregnancies, including preterm birth screening, low-dose aspirin, and growth ultrasounds.Why delivery at 39 weeks is recommended for women over 40.The difference between postpartum blues and postpartum depression, and how long the postpartum period really lasts.Whitney's approach to co-parenting, forgiveness, and choosing a partner.Key TakeawaysEgg freezing can reduce the pressure and anxiety around timing, and women should always keep some of their own eggs rather than using them all for embryos with a partner.Both egg quantity and quality decline with age, but many women still have healthy pregnancies in their 40s with the right care and awareness of their personal risk factors.Advanced maternal age pregnancies benefit from closer monitoring, including preterm birth screening, low-dose aspirin, regular growth ultrasounds, and delivery at 39 weeks.Postpartum depression affects about one in seven women, can appear up to a year after birth, and is more likely without strong support at home.Asking for help, leaning on your village, and letting motherhood change you are essential parts of postpartum recovery.Choosing a partner based on respect and integrity, and co-parenting with kindness, creates a healthier environment for your child.Guest Bio - Whitney CummingsWhitney Cummings is a comedian, actress, director, and writer. She is the co-creator of 2 Broke Girls, the creator and star of NBC's Whitney, and the host of the podcast Good for You. Known for her disarmingly honest stand-up specials, Whitney has spoken openly about egg freezing, body image, sobriety, and her recovery from an eating disorder. She became a mom at 40 to her son Henry and has been candid about her pregnancy and postpartum journey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For years I treated my chronic illness the way you probably are right now. The protocols, the supplements, the specialists, the diets. It all helped, and none of it was the whole story.What no one told me is how much of illness in women is caused or worsened by emotional stress, and how the emotional patterns sitting underneath your symptoms keep autoimmune disease and other chronic conditions flaring no matter how perfectly you manage the physical.In this episode you'll discover:How much of your illness actually is fueled and worsened by emotion.What happens in your body when a feeling becomes a symptom.How to actually start addressing the part of your illness that protocols can't heal.JOIN THE NOW SHE HEALS WAITLISTMy four-month healing experience where I help women with chronic illness stop being a full-time patient and become a full-time person again. I help you resolve the emotional patterns (people-pleasing, perfectionism, need for control) fueling your symptoms, so your body can finally shift out of survival mode and into a state where rest and repair is actually possible.>> ASK ME ANYTHING on Instagram @manifestingmindsetco

Feeling like 2026 was supposed to be your year to get pregnant—and now watching the final three months slip away? What if these last three months aren't a countdown, but an opportunity to finally change your approach?If you've spent the first nine months of the year hoping, trying, and wondering why you aren't pregnant yet, the pressure can feel especially intense as the holidays approach. But being behind where you hoped to be isn't the same as being out of time.In this episode you'll learn...-A new perspective that can help you stop seeing the final three months of 2026 as a fertility countdown.-A clearer understanding of why changing your approach may be more productive than simply putting more pressure on yourself.-A strategic way to use these final three months to investigate potential factors affecting your fertility and build momentum toward 2027.Press play to discover how to turn the last three months of 2026 from a source of fertility pressure into a strategic opportunity to finally start getting answers.

PCOS has had a rebrand — but unlike most rebrands, this one might actually be useful.Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is now known as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome, or PMOS. It's certainly a mouthful, but the new name paints a much more accurate picture of what's really going on: a complex, system-wide hormonal and metabolic condition rather than simply an issue with cysts or “problem ovaries.”Whether you've recently been diagnosed, have been managing PCOS for years, or are simply wondering why everyone has suddenly started calling it PMOS - this episode will bring you up to speed on what has changed, what hasn't, and why this new name could encourage a much more helpful way of understanding and treating the condition.FIND NAT BELOW:Website - https://nataliekdouglas.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/natalie.k.douglasBook a Free Assessment Call - https://NatalieKDouglas.as.me/?appointmentType=50255874EndoNourish - Endometriosis and Adenomyosis Guide - https://nataliekdouglas.com/endonourish-holistic-endometriosis-adenomyoisis-care-guide/SacredSeeds - Preconception Care Guidehttps://nataliekdouglas.com/preconception-care-guide/PCOS Wellness Guidehttps://nataliekdouglas.com/pcos-holistic-guide/Thyroid Rescue - Self guided programhttps://nataliekdouglas.com/thyroid-rescue/Coming Off The Pill/IUD Holistic Guidehttps://nataliekdouglas.com/coming-off-the-pill-mini-course/PMS/PMDD Natural Solutons Masterclass https://nataliekdouglas.com/pms-pmdd-natural-solutions-masterclass/Restore and Nourish Gut Reset - https://nataliekdouglas.com/restore-nourish-gut-reset/Perimenopause Masterclass -https://nataliekdouglas.com/perimenopause-masterclass-holistic-toolkit/Become a one-to-one clienthttps://nataliekdouglas.com/1-1-naturopathic-nutrition-consultations/FIND AMIE BELOW:Book a Free Assessment Call: https://p.bttr.to/3yBdmu3   Book Yourself In: https://l.bttr.to/ZDxWOWebsite - https://whatthenaturopathsaid.com   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thatnaturopathJoin the mailing list - https://elysium-clinic-of-natural-medicine.ck.page/69663ce14a  PS: yes we are practitioners, but we're not YOUR practitioners - it should go without saying but our episodes are not medical advice.

Have you ever considered that your menstrual cycle isn't a burden to endure, but a gift that reveals something beautiful about how God created you?In this episode, Clare joins us to explore the connection between Theology of the Body, women's health, and the spiritual significance of our cycles. Clare shares her personal journey with endometriosis, PCOS, and the search for answers, along with how understanding her body transformed her relationship with God.Discover why learning about your cycle matters even when you're single, how the rhythms of your body can reflect the liturgical year, and why you deserve to seek help when your symptoms affect your quality of life. This conversation will encourage you to see your body as a gift, advocate for your health, and find God's presence even in the midst of suffering.Email - clare.bivins98@gmail.com✨✨✨

Episode Highlights With ColleenHow hormones affect hair health for womenWhy hair loss can increase in perimenopause The reason thyroid and medication can affect hairNutritional deficiencies that affect hair How PCOS affects hair health and growthInsulin resistance can come into play as wellUnderstanding the connection of thyroid problems and hair lossHypo and hyperthyroidism both can cause hair lossWhat is a normal amount of hair loss, and how to know if it is too muchNutritional factors that influence hair health or loss: collagen How GLPs affect hair loss and why these can increase hair loss (plus how to help avoid that)The problem with some topics and prescriptions that can slow hair lossA compound that works naturally to slow and stop excess hair loss and why it worksResources MentionedPurality Health - 40% off Hair Renewal with code WELLNESSMAMA40BioptimizersI love and use so many products from them, but I especially love the magnesium (Magnesium Breakthrough) and digestive enzymes (Masszymes). Visit bioptimizers.com/wellnessmama to get the best deal!BONCHARGEI like so many of their products - from their red light products to their sauna blankets. Red light has been so helpful for me during my recovery from Hashimoto's. To find out more, go to boncharge.com/wellnessmama

What if "everything looks normal" is the biggest lie your labs are telling you, because nobody thought to look at your gut?I brought a functional endocrinologist on the podcast this week because I wanted someone with actual letters after her name to say the thing I've been saying for years. Dr. Cassie has treated close to 10,000 people, she's lived through her own mess with Hashimoto's, Graves, and PCOS, and she walked away from traditional medicine because watching her patients get another prescription every single visit while never actually getting better broke her heart.She went looking for the missing piece. She found it in a place almost no doctor is ever trained to look.Your gut.This episode connects the dots between your gut, your insulin, your blood sugar, and every hormone you've been quietly trying to fix on your own. If you've ever felt dismissed, confused, or like your body showed up without an instruction manual, grab your coffee and settle in for this one.Here's what we cover:The "locked door" theory that explains why your hormones can look perfect on paper while you feel like a shell of yourselfWhat's actually happening in your gut that sabotages your thyroid, your insulin, and your mood, and why your doctor was probably never trained to check itThe real reason insulin gets a bad reputation it doesn't fully deserve, and what it's actually trying to do for youWhy fasted workouts might be quietly working against your goals, especially if weight loss is the goalThe dark room analogy Dr. Cassie uses for intermittent fasting that will completely change how you think about skipping mealsThe most dangerous sentence on social media right now, and why falling for it keeps women stuckLet's talk about the locked door thing for a second because it genuinely stopped me mid-sentence while we were recording.Every cell in your body has a door. That door is what lets hormones in so they can actually do their job. When you're inflamed, whether that's from stress, poor sleep, blood sugar swings, or gut issues you didn't even know you had, that door locks up. Double locks, in Dr. Cassie's words. Your hormone can be floating around your bloodstream at a completely normal level, and it still can't get where it needs to go. Your labs say you're fine. Your body says otherwise. And you're left wondering if you're just lazy or dramatic or making it up.You're not making anything up. Your cells are locked, and nobody thought to check the door.We also got into insulin, which gets treated like the villain of every hormone conversation when really it's a hormone your body needs to survive. The real issue is what happens when it stays chronically high, and how one overworked hormone can set off a cascade through your cortisol, your progesterone, your estrogen, and your thyroid all at once. Dr. Cassie walked through exactly how that domino effect plays out, and once you hear it laid out this way, so many of your symptoms suddenly click into place. The 2 a.m. wake-ups. The bloating that shows up out of nowhere. The mood swings that feel bigger than the moment deserves. The weight that won't move no matter what you cut.And can we talk about intermittent fasting for a second? If it genuinely works for your body, I am not here to take that away from you. But Dr. Cassie gave an analogy that made me set my coffee down. She compares inconsistent eating to being locked in a dark room while someone randomly throws food at you with zero schedule and zero pattern. Your body has no idea when it's getting fed next, so it holds on to everything it possibly can, just in case. That is a body in survival mode, and survival mode has never once been where hormone balance happens.If you work out fasted because everyone on social media swears by it, this episode might change your mind, or at the very least hand you the nuance nobody bothered giving you.My favorite part of the whole conversation was when Dr. Cassie called out the danger of the one thing that fixes everything. You know the accounts I mean. The ones with the six-pack, strong opinions about carbs being the enemy, and zero context about your actual body. What worked for that person was never guaranteed to work for you, because your body carries its own history, its own stress load, its own starting line. There is no universal fix, and hearing a doctor with 14 years of training say that out loud felt like permission to stop chasing whatever trend is loudest this week.Press play, get comfy, and let Dr. Cassie hand you back the missing pages of your own story. I've been in this space for years, and Dr. Cassie still taught me things I didn't know about my own gut. That's the kind of conversation this is.CONNECT WITH DR. CASSIE:WebsiteInstagramDr. Cassie's Book - Fix Your Gut, Fix Your HormonesNEED HELP FIXING YOUR HORMONES? CHECK OUT MY RESOURCES:Breakfast GuideNourish Tracker - Discount code: HAPPILYHORMONALBook a FREE Hormone Strategy Call with meGrab your Happily Hormonal Quick Start GuideHormone Imbalance Quiz - Find out which of the top 3 hormone imbalances affects you most!Join Nourish Your Hormones Coaching for the step-by-step and my eyes on YOUR hormones for the next 4 months.Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them)Join us in Safety School for Moms (FREE) right here to make hormone balance, better moods, and better periods EASY. Don't forget to subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more women looking for answers.Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally in motherhood, to have pain-free periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally. We use a pro-metabolic, whole food, root cause approach to functional women's health and focus on truly holistic health and mind-body connection.If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too! Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, Found My Fitness with Rhonda Patrick, Just Ingredients Podcast, Wellness Mama, The Dr Josh Axe Show, Are You Menstrual Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Freely Rooted Podcast with Kori Meloy, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass

What if the reason you haven't been able to get or stay pregnant isn't that you need to try harder it's that no one has looked at the complete picture?After six days of exploring the areas that can be missed by a conventional fertility workup, Dr. Katie Wood brings everything together in the final episode of the Fall Fertility Reset Challenge. From blood work and gut health to the vaginal microbiome, hormone patterns, food responses, and cellular nutrients, this episode explains how these pieces fit into a broader, individualized fertility investigation and why repeatedly guessing with generic protocols may leave important questions unanswered.In this episode you'll...-See how the six areas covered throughout the challenge fit together into a more comprehensive fertility picture.-Understand why individualized testing can provide information that a surface-level fertility workup may not address.-Learn how test results can be used to create a more personalized fertility strategy rather than continuing to guess with generic recommendations.Play the final episode to connect the six pieces of the fertility puzzle and learn how a comprehensive, personalized approach can help you identify what may be worth investigating next.

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How can I raise my ferritin levels? Should I worry about the estrogenic effects of Ashwaghanda? What the heck is going on with our beef? Are we all eating cell cultured dairy, eggs, and chicken?   In this September edition of Ask Me Anything, Ali Miller RD hits all your burning questions from whether or not you should supplement with iron for low ferritin, seeking root causes of low iron status, and understanding lab values. She covers the role of stress and gut infection on malabsorption and even touches on the connection of heavy metal toxicity with solutions. Next she provides all you need to know for stye treatment and supporting a healthy ocular (eye) microbiome including topical sprays and internal ways to support symbiosis in the body.    Learn about the role of ashwagandha on HPA-axis and cortisol as well as the estrogen receptor connection. Ali shares research on ashwagandha aiding in PCOS, PMS, and even breast cancer treatment. Finally, Ali takes on the industrialized food system in lab grown proteins including what they are, where and how they are being sold, and priorities in purchasing your protein!   Resources and links discussed: Join my Beyond Keto Community and become a member $49/month or $500/year Explore my Beyond Keto Community for 1 month $99 Comprehensive Wellness Lab panel  Force of Nature Meats    Naturally Nourished Supplements discussed: MultiAvail Mama Multidefense with iron Cellular Antiox Rebuild Spectrum Probiotic NanoSilver GI Immune Builder Whey Protect Calm and Clear

What if some of the “healthy” foods and expensive fertility supplements you're taking every day aren't actually the right choices for your body?When you're trying to conceive, it's easy to assume that eating clean, taking high-quality supplements, and following a popular fertility protocol automatically means you're giving your body everything it needs. But individual food reactions, nutrient absorption, and cellular nutrient status can tell a more personalized story. In this episode you'll...-Understand why a food can be generally healthy but still trigger an individual reaction that may be relevant to your overall health.-Learn the difference between having nutrients in your bloodstream and having adequate nutrients available at the cellular level.-Discover why personalized testing may help you make more targeted decisions about foods and supplements instead of relying on generic fertility recommendations.Play this episode to discover whether the foods and supplements you're relying on are actually aligned with your body's needs and why personalized testing may be more useful than simply adding more to your fertility routine.

What if your hormone levels look completely normal on paper, but the real story is hiding in how those hormones behave throughout your entire cycle? A single blood draw can provide useful information, but it only captures one moment in time. In this episode, Dr. Katie Wood explains why hormone patterns including cortisol rhythms, estrogen metabolism, and progesterone activity during the luteal phase can provide additional context that a one-day test may not capture.In this episode you'll... -Understand the difference between a one-day hormone snapshot and your hormonal patterns throughout the cycle.-Learn what cortisol, estrogen metabolism, and progesterone patterns may reveal beyond standard hormone testing.-Discover why looking at the bigger hormonal picture can provide more personalized information when “normal” labs haven't answered your fertility questions.Play this episode to discover what your hormone patterns may reveal beyond a single blood draw and why the full cycle can tell a different fertility story.

You've quietly decided that the reason you're not better yet is that you haven't found the right thing. The right protocol, the right diet, the right practitioner. But what if the thing you're searching for was only ever going to get you halfway?For women with chronic illness and autoimmune disease, this is one of the emotional patterns that keeps you stuck the longest. Protocols and treatments are valuable, but chronic illness is only half a body problem, which means a physical-only fix is only ever half a solution. The other half is emotional, and it's the half nothing on your list was built to reach.In this episode, you'll discover:Why the right protocol, diet or treatment can only ever get you halfwayThe half of chronic illness that no physical approach is designed to touchOne question that stops you chasing the next fix and points you at what you've been avoidingJOIN THE NOW SHE HEALS WAITLISTClick here to get on the waitlist for Now She Heals, my four-month healing experience where I help women with chronic illness stop being a full-time patient and become a full-time person again. Doors open to just ten women, and the waitlist gets in first.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

What if the environment where implantation happens is part of the fertility picture and no one has ever tested it?For women experiencing implantation difficulties or recurrent pregnancy loss, the vaginal microbiome is one area that may not be included in a standard fertility workup.In this episode you'll...-Understand what the vaginal microbiome is and why it can be relevant to the reproductive environment.-Learn why standard vaginal testing may not provide the same information as a more comprehensive microbiome assessment.-Discover why investigating potentially addressable factors can provide additional context after implantation difficulties or recurrent pregnancy loss.Play this episode to learn what the vaginal microbiome may reveal about your reproductive environment and why it could be worth discussing with your healthcare provider if you've experienced recurrent loss or implantation difficulties.

What if hormone balance is one of the most important foundations of healthy aging? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jolliffe,Founder, Jolliffe Institute of Functional Medicine & Aesthetics, to explore the potential of bioidentical hormone therapy and why hormone health has become an increasingly important part of the conversation around aging well. Together, we discuss the history and misconceptions surrounding hormone replacement therapy, the modern evolution of bioidentical hormones, and how understanding the full hormonal picture can provide a more personalized approach to care. We also explore the role of insulin, cortisol, thyroid hormones, and DHEA, and why looking beyond a single hormone can matter when addressing health and quality of life. The conversation also highlights the importance of lifestyle in supporting hormone health, including stress management, nutrition, and other foundational habits that can influence how well hormone therapy works. Whether you're a healthcare practitioner or someone looking to better understand hormone health and healthy aging, this conversation offers valuable insights into the evolving role of personalized hormone therapy. Key Takeaways: Bioidentical hormone therapy is structurally identical to natural human hormones and is beneficial for addressing symptoms of hormone decline. A comprehensive approach that evaluates the entire endocrine system is crucial for accurate hormone therapy, including insulin and cortisol management. Proper lifestyle modifications—such as stress management, detoxification, and maintaining gut health—are essential for optimal hormone therapy outcomes. Both estrogen and progesterone metabolism play critical roles in health, especially in addressing conditions like PCOS, fibroids, and menopausal symptoms. Misconceptions about hormone therapy, particularly fears of cancer, have historically hindered its acceptance, yet modern research refocuses on its safety and efficacy. More About Dr. Rhonda Jolliffe: Dr. Rhonda Jolliffe, DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC is the founder and medical director of The Jolliffe Institute, where she leads with a restorative philosophy that embraces the body's innate capacity to heal and renew. With a Doctor of Nursing Practice and board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Dr. Jolliffe blends the art of individualized care with the science of advanced medical testing and cutting-edge therapies. Guided by the belief that true wellness is more than the absence of disease, Dr. Jolliffe designs personalized integrative treatment plans that address each patient's unique genetic, biological, and lifestyle factors. Her approach combines restorative medicine, innovative treatments, and preventive strategies to help patients achieve optimal vitality, longevity, and harmony of mind and body. Passionate about empowering individuals to take charge of their health, Dr. Jolliffe prioritizes education, prevention, and lifestyle optimization—helping her patients not only live longer but live better. Website Contact Number: 701-471-6447 Connect with me! Website Instagram Facebook YouTube

What the shift from PCOS to PMOS means for your fertility journey. Read the full article here.Episode TranscriptFor more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can listen to Health Lab wherever you get your podcasts. All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I veckans avsnitt träffar vi Gianluca Tognon, en italiensk forskare, folkhälsoexpert och författare, för ett spännande samtal om tarmbakteriernas betydelse för vår ämnesomsättning, vikt och psykiska hälsa. Hur kommer det sig att två personer kan äta samma mat men utvinna olika mycket energi ur den? Och hur stor roll spelar mikrobiomet jämfört med våra gener och vår livsstil?Vi pratar om hur bakterierna i tarmen kan påverka hunger, mättnad och inflammation – och om den fascinerande kommunikationen mellan tarmen och hjärnan. Vad vet forskningen egentligen om sambandet mellan dysbios, ångest och depression? Finns det en koppling mellan PCOS, mikrobiomet och svårigheter att gå ner i vikt? Dessutom reder vi ut begrepp som läckande tarm och Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes-kvoten, diskuterar varför människor reagerar så olika på fibrer och avslutar med den kanske viktigaste frågan: Om man bara ska göra en enda sak för att stötta både vikten och måendet via mikrobiomet – vad ska man då välja? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could your gut be quietly undermining your fertility even if your hormones and other fertility tests look normal?Your gut plays a role in digestion, nutrient absorption, immune function, inflammation, and estrogen processing, yet it may not be part of a standard fertility workup. In this episode you'll... -Understand why gut health can be an important part of the broader fertility picture.-Learn what functional stool testing can investigate beyond conventional fertility testing.-Discover why addressing underlying gut issues may be an important consideration before continuing to chase hormone numbers alone.Play this episode to discover why looking at your gut could uncover another piece of the puzzle if you've been struggling to get or stay pregnant despite focusing on your hormones.

How do you mother when your arms are empty? In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with birth and bereavement doula Danielle Anderson to discuss the raw realities of infertility, maternal grief, and the sacred journey of healing from the inside out. Danielle opens up about her personal battle with what has long been known as PCOS—recently renamed PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome)—undergoing three rounds of Clomid to conceive her firstborn, navigating the heartbreak of two consecutive miscarriages, and the surprise conception of her second son, Chase. But just after his first birthday, the unthinkable happened: Chase passed away from what was ultimately ruled "natural causes. In this episode, we discuss: The PCOS to PMOS Shift: What the landmark 2026 renaming means for how we understand, diagnose, and treat this full-body hormonal condition The Infertility Battle: Navigating PMOS, fertility treatments, and the emotional toll of trying to conceive The Weight of "Empty Arms": Facing the identity crisis of being a mother to a child you can no longer hold. Motherhood After Loss: Welcoming "rainbow" and "golden" babies while actively grieving. Holistic Self-Care: How Danielle transformed her spiritual, mental, and physical health to survive her darkest valley. The Calling of a Bereavement Doula: How serving other grieving mothers through Sisters in Loss became a cornerstone of her own healing

Earlier this year, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) was renamed to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). Caroline Gindhart, CRNP joins Jillian on the podcast to discuss what this change means for our community. They'll talk about:What PCOS is, and how often it affects infertility patientsWhy PCOS was renamed to PMOSWhat impacts Caroline has seen from this change with her patientsIt is our honor to walk with you!Links:Caroline's Provider PageEntering into Treatment with Surrender w/ Caroline GindhartPursuing Treatment Options w/ Caroline Gindhart and Clare KaneWhen is it Time to Take a Break from Treatment? w/ Caroline Gindhart and Clare KaneA Medical Provider's Experience Treating those Suffering from Infertility w/ Caroline Gindhart, NP

What if the “normal” blood work you and your partner received is actually keeping you from discovering what's standing between you and a healthy pregnancy? Being inside a conventional reference range doesn't necessarily tell you whether your body is in an optimal state for conception and pregnancy. In this episode you'll... -Understand the difference between conventional “normal” lab ranges and the deeper fertility picture.-Discover why comprehensive testing may reveal areas that standard blood work and semen analyses don't evaluate.-Learn why evaluating both partners can provide a more complete picture when conception or pregnancy has been difficult.Play this episode to learn what your “normal” fertility labs may not be telling you and why looking deeper at both partners could change the way you approach your fertility journey.

Perimenopause has a reputation for being brutal and unavoidable — but is that actually true, or have we just normalized suffering through it? In this episode of The Wellness Effect, Lacey and Jensen make it clear upfront: perimenopause is real, but the severity most women experience isn't. They break down what's actually happening hormonally, why standard bloodwork so often comes back "normal" even when you feel awful, and the foundational levers that actually move the needle: protein, strength training, blood sugar stability, minerals, adrenal support, and nervous system regulation. Tune in for a foundational, no-fluff breakdown of what actually helps during perimenopause — because this phase doesn't have to be one you just get through.   Key Takeaways Perimenopause is real — but it doesn't have to be terrible. Hormonally, it's not a smooth decline: estrogen spikes and crashes unpredictably while progesterone drops earlier and more steadily, tied to ovulation. The real leverage points: protein at every meal, proper strength training, blood sugar stability, targeted minerals, and nervous system regulation. Don't use a diagnosis (perimenopause, PCOS, etc.) as an identity or excuse that stops you from taking action — there's usually more you can do than you've been told.   Chapters (00:00) – Intro: Kira's out, deep dive into perimenopause (00:31) – Why we've normalized "feeling like shit" as women (03:31) – What perimenopause actually is (06:47) – Why bloodwork often comes back "normal" (09:24) – Challenging the fatalism around a perimenopause diagnosis (14:05) – Foundation #1: Protein at every meal (14:53) – Foundation #2: Strength training (and how to start safely) (17:47) – Foundation #3: Blood sugar stability (19:21) – Foundation #4: Minerals (magnesium and the adrenal link) (20:14) – Why your adrenals take over — and why your 40s "crash" starts a decade earlier (23:11) – Foundation #5: Nervous system regulation (the most-skipped piece) (29:44) – Sleep and hydration, the "boring" non-negotiables (31:15) – Lacey's take: how much of this is actually normal?   Resources & Mentions Ep 72: Resistance Training: The Biggest Hack in Anti-Aging and Preventative Health  Ep 82: How Many Macros Do You Actually Need? (Protein, Carbs & Fat Explained) Ep 84: Blood Sugar Basics: The Hormone, Energy & Weight Connection No One Explains HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) mineral testing Book: The Hormone Balance Bible: A Holistic Plan to Create Lifelong Health by Shawn Tassone Minerals Resource   Want to Work With Us? Join us in the Root Cause Reset Program: https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/wellness-effect-906145 and use code "Wellness Effect" for a FREE functional lab test when you join the program. Follow us on Instagram: The Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnesseffectpod/ Lacey Iskra - https://www.instagram.com/laceeiskk/ Jensen - https://www.instagram.com/wellnesswjensen/ Kira Iskra - https://www.instagram.com/wellbykira/ Lifestyle U have helped over 1,000+ women transform their mind and body and become the best version of themselves. Want to be next? Click Here to Apply! - https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/apply If you loved this episode and want to hear more, subscribe and leave a review! Share this episode with a friend who's ready to start their own wellness journey. Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thewellnesseffectpod/ to stay up-to-date with the latest episodes and tips.  

What does it actually mean to age well as a woman?Dr. Elizabeth Poynor joins SheMD to explore longevity through a female and hormonal lens. Drawing on her background in gynecologic oncology, cancer prevention and women's health, she explains why midlife can be a critical turning point and what may begin changing in the body years before menopause.Dr. Poynor breaks down the roles of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone, including their connections to sleep, mood, brain fog, body composition, metabolic health and overall well-being. She also discusses hormone therapy, GLP-1s, protein intake, strength training, genetic testing, cancer prevention and why she believes movement is one of the most important habits women can build for long-term health.Plus, Dr. Poynor shares her own experience with BRCA1, why she believes women should take a more proactive approach to prevention, and the mindset shift she wants women to make about aging.Midlife is not just something to get through. It may be one of your greatest opportunities to take control of how you age.SponsorsMidi Health: It's time to get back to feeling like you again. Visit joinmidi.com right now to book your first visit today.Talkiatry: Head to talkiatry.com/shemd to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in-network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.Gusto: Try Gusto today at gusto.com/shemd and get three months free when you run your first payroll.Blueland: If you're looking to make a small change in your routine, you can get fifteen percent off your first order at blueland.com/shemdDavid: David is offering our listeners a special deal. Buy four cartons and get the fifth free when you go to davidprotein.com/shemd. What You'll LearnWhy midlife is a critical window for women to take a proactive approach to longevity and healthHow hormonal changes in the late reproductive years can affect sleep, mood, brain health, metabolism, and body compositionThe role of strength training, protein, sleep, nutrition, and stress management in healthy agingWhat women should know about hormone therapy, including estrogen, progesterone, and testosteroneHow GLP-1 medications may fit into midlife health and body composition, and why maintaining muscle is so importantWhy women's longevity needs to be understood through a hormonal lens—and where more research is still neededKey Timestamps00:00 Welcome to SHE MD Podcast00:41 From Oncologist To Longevity Expert04:04 Why Cancer Rates Are Rising05:11 Genetic Testing And BRCA Story07:47 Foundational Pillars For Health09:42 Protein Intake For Midlife Women11:44 GLP-1s And Body Composition19:19 The Midlife Hormonal Turning Point26:44 When To Start Hormone Therapy31:46 Oral Vs Transdermal Estrogen41:07 Progesterone And Testosterone Explained46:37 Why Midlife Is A Critical Window50:03 Movement As The Top Longevity Habit51:12 Peptides: Where The Research Stands53:10 Women's Longevity Vs Men'sKey TakeawaysMidlife is a critical opportunity to take a proactive approach to health and longevity.Hormonal changes can impact sleep, mood, brain health, metabolism, and body composition.Strength training and daily movement are foundational for healthy aging.Protein and muscle preservation become increasingly important as women age.Hormone therapy should be personalized and discussed with a knowledgeable healthcare professional.More research is needed on hormones, GLP-1s, peptides, and women's longevity.Healthy habits built earlier in life can create a stronger foundation for long-term health.Women's longevity should be studied through a female-specific hormonal lens.Guest Bio - Dr. Elizabeth PoynerDr. Elizabeth Poynor is a board-certified gynecologic oncologist, pelvic surgeon, and women's health expert specializing in menopause, hormone health, and complex gynecologic conditions. She is Chair of Women's Health and Gynecology at the Atria Health and Research Institute and a Clinical Professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. She combines her expertise in gynecologic oncology, surgery, and midlife women's health to help women better understand and navigate their health.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For years you built a life that looked right from the outside and felt wrong from the inside — and when your body finally broke down, you never once connected the two. Chronic illness is rarely just physical. In women, it often traces back to emotional patterns and a life quietly out of step with what you actually want, and your emotions have been the signal all along.This episode offers a completely different way of understanding why you got sick, and what your feelings have been trying to show you the whole time.In this episode, you'll discover:Why your body stops showing up for a life you don't truly wantWhat your emotions have actually been telling you about the life you're livingHow to read what your emotions are pointing you toward, instead of pushing them awayJOIN THE NOW SHE HEALS WAITLISTMy four-month healing experience where I help women with chronic illness stop being a full-time patient and become a full-time person again. I help you resolve the emotional patterns (people-pleasing, perfectionism, need for control) fueling your symptoms, so your body can finally shift out of survival mode and into a state where rest and repair is actually possible.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Does the “totality of symptoms” mean every symptom belongs in the prescription?In this episode, Denise and Alastair dig into one of the more difficult skills in homeopathic case analysis: determining which symptoms are actually relevant to the case in front of you.Sometimes the picture is broad. Sometimes it is surprisingly small. And getting that wrong can cause you to miss the mark.Through clinical examples—including PCOS, a recurring joint complaint, and a memorable Berberis case—they explore what Hahnemann meant by the totality of characteristic symptoms, why the biggest possible symptom picture is not always the right one, and why good case analysis takes more than simply collecting symptoms.The conversation also continues a question raised by the response to the single-remedy episode: if cases are more complex today, does homeopathy need different principles—or do practitioners need greater skill in applying them?Read for yourself:•Samuel Hahnemann, Organon of Medicine — Aphorisms 3, 5, 6, 7, 26–29, 148 and its footnote, 151, 153, 171, 211, and 269•Samuel Hahnemann, The Chronic DiseasesAlso mentioned:•Homeopathy Help Now: https://homeopathyhelpnow.com/•Dynamis: https://dynamis.edu/•RadarOpusRelated listening:Episode 131: Is It Still Homeopathy Without the Single Remedy?Strange Rare Peculiar is a weekly podcast with Denise Straiges and Alastair Gray of the Institute for the Advancement of Homeopathy and the Academy of Homeopathy Education. This season, we're focusing on truth — what it means to Aude Sapere (“dare to know”) in homeopathy today. From Hahnemann's original insights to the realities of modern practice, research, and education, Denise and Alastair bring over 50 years of experience to conversations that challenge assumptions and invite curiosity.

Have you been told that “everything looks normal,” yet you still can't get or stay pregnant? If your standard fertility tests and labs are normal but pregnancy still isn't happening or you've experienced pregnancy loss—this episode explains why those results may not tell the whole story. In this episode you'll...-Understand what “unexplained infertility” really means and why it doesn't necessarily mean there is no underlying issue.-Learn why conventional fertility testing can rule out obvious problems while leaving other potential factors unexamined.-Discover how taking a deeper, root-cause approach can help you connect the dots between your test results and your fertility journey. Play this episode to discover why “normal” fertility results may not be telling the complete story—and what looking deeper could reveal about your ability to get and stay pregnant.

In this special PCOS Awareness Month episode of the PCOS Repair Podcast, Ashlene addresses one of the most common and painful experiences women with PCOS share: working hard, trying everything, and still not getting lasting results. This episode reframes that experience entirely. The issue is almost never effort. It is almost always missing context. When women understand the physiology connecting their symptoms, something fundamental shifts. Not just what they do, but how they feel about themselves and their body. This is a framework clarity episode designed to create emotional relief, physiological understanding, and genuine readiness for what comes next.Why PCOS Advice Feels Confusing and ContradictoryMost PCOS advice is built in silos. Diet advice for weight. Supplement advice for cycles. Lifestyle advice for energy. But the body does not work in silos. Symptoms that seem unrelated are almost always connected through deeper physiological patterns. When advice treats them separately, results are partial at best and confusing at worst.Women Are Missing Context, Not EffortOne of the most important reframes in this episode: women with PCOS are not failing because they haven't tried hard enough. They are missing the physiological context that would make their efforts land. Understanding that distinction changes everything about how women approach their health and how they relate to their own body.How Symptoms Connect Through PhysiologyWeight, fertility, cycles, cravings, mood, inflammation, and energy are not seven separate problems. They are seven expressions of the same underlying system under strain. This episode walks through the physiological connections between symptoms that most advice treats as unrelated, and explains why addressing root causes often creates shifts across multiple areas at once.Why Generic PCOS Advice Often FailsGeneric advice is built for the average. But individual women have different physiology, different root causes, and different environments. When advice designed for the average is applied to a specific body, results are unpredictable. This episode explores why personalization is not optional and what it means to build support that's genuinely tailored to your body.Understanding Metabolism and Hormones TogetherInsulin signaling, stress hormones, thyroid function, and reproductive hormones do not operate independently. They communicate constantly. Understanding how they influence each other is the foundation of root-cause awareness and the key to why isolated symptom treatment so rarely produces lasting results.Sustainable Hormone Support: What It Actually Looks LikeSustainable support starts with curiosity rather than restriction, building a supportive environment rather than imposing a perfect protocol, and giving the body the consistency it needs to respond. This episode explores what it feels like to work with the body rather than against it and why that approach creates results that actually last.PCOS Awareness Month: The Awareness That Matters MostReal PCOS awareness is not just knowing the name of the condition. It is understanding it deeply enough to feel hopeful rather than overwhelmed. This episode is Ashlene's contribution to PCOS Awareness Month: a clear, grounded, emotionally intelligent case for why understanding the bigger picture changes everything.Take the Root Cause QuizLearn more about the PCOS Root Cause BootcampLet's continue the conversation on Instagram! What did you find helpful in this episode and what follow-up questions do you have?The full list of Resources & References Mentioned can be found on the Episode webpage at: https://nourishedtohealthy.com/ep-196

I'm honored to reconnect with Dr. Felice Gersh today! She is a multi-award-winning physician with dual board certification in OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine. We connected once before in Episode 221, where we spoke about PCOS and metabolic health. Today, Dr. Gersh joins me to dive into perimenopause and menopause. We discuss various issues surrounding the Women's Health Initiative and talk about estrogen as a family of hormones, estrogen-mimicking chemicals, synthetic hormones, and oral contraceptives. We cover the importance of thyroid function, the pro-inflammatory state associated with estrogen loss in perimenopause and menopause, and the role of nutrition and exercise in metabolism. We also discuss lesser-known changes that occur in menopause, including changes in body odor, constipation, sarcopenia, osteoporosis, and vocal changes.  I plan to invite Dr. Gersh back to discuss women and mitochondrial health, and then again to talk about her latest book, Menopause: The Fifty Things You Need to Know.  Stay tuned to find out what menopause really is, and what it does to a woman's metabolic system. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Dr. Gersh discusses the Women's Health Initiative study and its devastating effects. The difference between synthetic and bioidentical hormones. How chronic diseases of aging can be delayed when hormones are incorporated along with other lifestyle refinements. What do hormones do? Why every immune cell in the body has receptors for vital hormones. Menopause may not be defined by a specific moment in time. Physiological changes that occur during the perimenopause years How hormones can change the perimenopause paradigm entirely. Perimenopause and sleep issues Phytoestrogens - nature's gift to women Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website. Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com  Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow.  Purchase Cynthia's book, The Menopause Gut. Cynthia's Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Dr. Felice Gersh Website:⁠ Integrative Medical Group of Irvine⁠ Instagram⁠ Dr. Gersh's books are available on ⁠Amazon⁠ Previous Episode Mentioned ⁠Episode 221 on PCOS with Dr. Felice Gersh⁠

Have you ever tried so hard to fix your husband's health that you ended up more exhausted than he is, thinking, "I could fix you if you'd just let me"?I've been there more times than I want to admit, and so has my friend Dr. Heather Rhodes. We sat down this week for a real, sometimes uncomfortable conversation about what's actually happening in your husband's body and hormones, and what your role is in all of it. Spoiler alert: your role is smaller than you think, and somehow also way more powerful than you think.We're talking low testosterone, gut health, mood, motivation, that "he just seems off lately" feeling you can't quite name. We also talk about the approach most women try first that tends to backfire, and what actually works when you're ready to stop pushing and start something different.Here's what we get into:Why low testosterone is almost always a messenger, not the actual problem, and what it's usually pointing back toThe everyday habit quietly tanking testosterone in more men than you'd guess, and it has nothing to do with the gym or his plateWhat "masculine and feminine energy" actually means in practical terms, not the woo-woo version, the version that changes how your household runs The phrase Heather uses with her clients that flips "how do I get him to change" into a completely different questionThe physical stuff behind that dad bod, low energy, and short fuse, and the layer underneath it that's easy to missWhy trying to push your husband into masculine energy by going more masculine yourself is the exact thing keeping you both stuckNow let's go a little deeper, because I know some of you clicked play with a very specific husband in mind.Maybe it's the exhaustion that showed up out of nowhere. Maybe it's the belly fat, or the way he seems scattered, or glued to his phone, or just not quite himself anymore. You've noticed, and you've probably said something. Gently the first few times, less gently after that, and it hasn't landed the way you hoped.Heather and I talk about something I wish someone had told me years ago. A man's body works like a blueprint. Whatever goes into the system - sleep, minerals, food, stress - is what comes out the other side. Just like with our own hormones, the hormone itself is rarely the real story. It's a sign pointing to something underneath that's out of balance.We walk through what that looks like in real marriages, including ours. Seed oils and processed food quietly wrecking blood sugar. Gut inflammation from too much protein powder, which is a real thing and catches a lot of "healthy" guys off guard. The screen habits messing with dopamine and testosterone in ways most people have no idea about.But the physical piece isn't even what stuck with me most from this conversation.We spend real time on the energetics, what it actually means to live in feminine energy versus masculine energy, and why so many of us think we're doing it right when we're still quietly trying to control the outcome. If you've ever caught yourself managing his schedule, tracking his moods, or resenting him for not doing the thing you already decided he should do, this one's going to feel a little exposing. Good kind of exposing.We also get into healthy versus unhealthy masculinity, because that difference matters more than most people realize, and we get honest about the fear that shows up when you stop controlling and start trusting. That gap between letting go and watching if he steps up can feel terrifying to sit in, and we talk about why sitting in it anyway is where the actual shift happens.If you're the woman who's been carrying the mental load for your whole household, wondering why he's not getting it even though you've explained it a hundred different ways, this episode gives you language for what's really going on, and a genuinely different place to start.So here's my challenge for you this week. Before you say one more word to him about what he should be doing differently, ask yourself what you're doing to feel safe, full, and clear in your own energy. Start there. Let him surprise you with what happens next.CONNECT WITH DR. HEATHER:WebsiteIG: @drheatherrhodesNEED HELP FIXING YOUR HORMONES? CHECK OUT MY RESOURCES:Breakfast GuideNourish Tracker - Discount code: HAPPILYHORMONALBook a FREE Hormone Strategy Call with meGrab your Happily Hormonal Quick Start GuideHormone Imbalance Quiz - Find out which of the top 3 hormone imbalances affects you most!Join Nourish Your Hormones Coaching for the step-by-step and my eyes on YOUR hormones for the next 4 months.Send us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them)Join us in Safety School for Moms (FREE) right here to make hormone balance, better moods, and better periods EASY. Don't forget to subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more women looking for answers.Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally in motherhood, to have pain-free periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally. We use a pro-metabolic, whole food, root cause approach to functional women's health and focus on truly holistic health and mind-body connection.If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too! Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, Found My Fitness with Rhonda Patrick, Just Ingredients Podcast, Wellness Mama, The Dr Josh Axe Show, Are You Menstrual Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Freely Rooted Podcast with Kori Meloy, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass

I'm so excited to have Dr. Sasha Hakman on the show today! She is a board-certified OBGYN and reproductive endocrinologist, and she brings a unique perspective to fertility because of her personal journey with PCOS, her athletic background, and her passion for lifestyle optimization. We talked about how strength training, nutrition, and exercise can support reproductive health, whether you're trying to conceive naturally, undergoing IUI or IVF, or managing PCOS. Sasha shares her expert advice, practical tips, and inspiration for staying consistent with your workouts and making meal planning easier — all while supporting your fertility and overall health. During this episode, we cover the science behind exercise and fertility, why strength training is so important, how to safely incorporate movement while trying to conceive, meal planning strategies for busy women, plant-based protein sources, and how women with PCOS can optimize their lifestyle to improve reproductive outcomes. Sasha's personal story and professional guidance make this episode packed with actionable tips and motivation for anyone on a fertility journey. Some of the questions we discussed: How strength training and compound exercises can support reproductive health The best ways to safely exercise during IUI, IVF, and pregnancy Common misconceptions about exercise and fertility How to meal plan efficiently while balancing a busy life Dietary strategies for women with PCOS, including lower glycemic carbs and higher protein Dr. Hakman's personal journey with PCOS and how she applied lifestyle changes Tips for staying consistent and motivated with workouts Plant-based protein sources that support muscle growth and metabolic health Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website Find Dr. Sasha Hakman's site here. Would you like to learn about IVF? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, October 19 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.   Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org. Other ways to connect with Dr. Aimee and The Egg Whisperer Show: Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips!Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates

Board-certified anesthesiologist Dr. Mike Fortunato spent nearly two decades in conventional medicine before walking away from the "sick care" system to found OptimizeMD, a hormone optimization practice serving patients nationwide via telemedicine.In this episode, Dr. Fortunato shares his own health crisis story — feeling exhausted and run down in his mid-30s while being told his labs were "normal" — and how that experience led him to specialize in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. He breaks down why endocrine disruptors in our food, water, and environment are causing hormone dysfunction in patients as young as their teens, why "normal" lab ranges may not mean optimal health, and the critical differences between synthetic and bioidentical hormones.We also dig into:Why most hormone clinics get treatment wrongThe truth about testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone therapyHow endocrine disruption is fueling a rise in PCOS and fertility issuesWhat to look for in a hormone specialistWhy he believes modern medicine wasn't built to make you thrive — just functionIf you've ever been told your labs are fine but you still don't feel like yourself, this conversation will change how you think about your health.Connect with Dr. Mike Fortunato:OptimizeMD.healthFREE Nutrition Cheatsheets:https://brian-getleaneatclean.beehiiv.com/subscribeClick to book a FREE 15 minute consult with Brian:https://calendly.com/bdgryn/15min-----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/731gssVGrab the B Strong Blood Flow Restriction bands I use and recommend:Go Here: https://bit.ly/4ektMvGUse Coupon Code: BRIANGRYN

A condition named for the ovaries turns out to run through the muscle, the liver, and the pancreas. Insulin is the signal connecting them, and different organs hear it differently. Oluyemisi Famuyiwa, reproductive endocrinologist and founder of the Montgomery Fertility Center, returns to walk through it. This episode is based on her article "How insulin drives polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome," published on KevinMD. You will hear why the pancreas makes more insulin when muscle stops responding, and why the ovary and the liver are still listening when it does. You will hear what that does to androgen levels, and why acne, chin hair, and stubborn weight show up before irregular cycles. You will hear why body weight is a poor guide to who has PCOS, since lean patients carry the same elevated androgens and irregular cycles. And you will hear which tests she orders and why she works this across internal medicine and endocrinology. Press play for the reframe she leaves clinicians with: this is more than the ovary and more than insulin. This episode is brought to you by ModMed. Welcome to your new AI-Powered Practice from ModMed. We're transforming specialty care by embedding AI Assistants across your entire workflow. Our all-in-one platform of EHR, patient engagement, practice management, and RCM helps reduce repetitive work while keeping you firmly in control. Trained on de-identified data from nearly a billion patient encounters, this isn't just smarter software. It's a new way of working for specialty medicine, more efficient and more connected to the patient experience. Start building your AI-Powered Practice at modmed.com. VISIT SPONSOR → https://www.modmed.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast

Your blood sugar isn't just about sugar — it's tangled up with your gut, your immune system, and how your whole metabolism runs. This episode pulls together three conversations that build on each other, from one guy's simple fix to the bigger picture behind it all — meet your three experts below. Most people with type 2 diabetes are told it's a forever sentence. Chris Reade was one of them. In 2017, his A1C hit 9.1 with zero warning. He refused medication, did the research, and built a food system around the science of soluble fiber. Six months later, his A1C was 5.5. Seven years later, it has never gone back up. Danielle Hamilton is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner & Restorative Wellness Practitioner who specializes in blood sugar regulation & digestion. She became interested in blood sugar issues when she learned that Insulin Resistance was at the root of her PCOS. She was able to reverse her PCOS, cystic acne, PMS & weight loss resistance by reversing Insulin Resistance. Joel Greene is the very first gut-health protocol teacher, the original biohacker that utilizes the immune system and the family of insulin hormones to create lasting health. Joel has spoken on other top podcasts such as Ben Greenfield's Life and Cynthia Thurlow's Everyday Wellness.  In this episode, you'll hear three experts connect the dots between blood sugar, gut health, and metabolism — starting with one guy's simple fix and ending with the bigger picture behind it all. RESOURCES: Learn more about Chris Reade here: https://www.beatingdiabetes.us/ Chris Reade's Instagram: @beatingdiabetesus Check out the full conversation with Chris here: https://www.taragarrison.com/blog/chrisreade  Learn more about Danielle here: http://daniellehamiltonhealth.com Danielle Hamilton's Instagram: @daniellehamiltonhealth Check out the full conversation with Danielle here: https://www.taragarrison.com/blog/daniellehamilton Joel Greene's Instagram: @realjoelgreene Check out the full conversation with Joel here: https://www.taragarrison.com/blog/joelgreene   CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro: the blood sugar & metabolic health expert stack 01:39 – Chris on his diabetes diagnosis 03:46 – The shock: A1C jumps from normal to 9.3 06:04 – What caused it: a parasite that wrecked his gut biome 09:53 – The research: soluble fiber studies since the 1970s 12:33 – Cutting sugar, ramping fiber, and an unplanned 25-lb loss 14:35 – Danielle's wake-up call: the PCOS/diabetes connection 16:05 – The "personality traits" that were really blood sugar crashes 17:00 – Recognizing a crash: brain fog, mood, the Snickers test 22:14 – How blood sugar works and the insulin resistance spiral 27:05 – Digestion mechanics: chewing and stomach acid 31:01 – Bile, fat digestion, leaky gut, and practical fixes 34:37 – Joel's framework: three metabolisms, not one 36:04 – Immune cell metabolism's link to fat, obesity, and cancer 38:28 – Why sugar isn't "just a calorie": Warburg metabolism 42:40 – The gut-immune axis: your body's biggest immune hotspot 44:46 – Bifidobacteria and Akkermansia: the gut-immune balance 48:18 – Sugar, extreme diets, and why they backfire long term   WORK WITH TARA: Are You Looking for Help on Your Wellness Journey? Here's how Tara can help you: CHECK OUT HIGHER FITNESS APP: https://app.taragarrison.com/ INDIVIDUAL ONLINE COACHING: https://www.taragarrison.com/work-with-me CHECK OUT HIGHER RETREATS: https://www.taragarrison.com/retreats   SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram @coachtaragarrison TikTok @coachtaragarrison Facebook @coachtaragarrison Pinterest @coachtaragarrison   INSIDE OUT HEALTH PODCAST SPECIAL OFFERS: ☑️ Upgraded Formulas Hair Test Kit Special Offer: https://bit.ly/3YdMn4Z ☑️ Upgraded Formulas - Get 15% OFF Everything with Coupon Code INSIDEOUT15: https://upgradedformulas.com/INSIDEOUT15 ☑️ Rep Provisions: Vote for the future of food with your dollar! And enjoy a 15% discount while you're at it with Coupon Code COACHTARA: https://bit.ly/3dD4ZSv   If you loved this episode, please leave a review! Here's how to do it on Apple Podcasts: Go to Inside Out Health Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-out-health-with-coach-tara-garrison/id1468368093 Scroll down to the 'Ratings & Reviews' section. Tap 'Write a Review' (you may be prompted to log in with your Apple ID). Thank you!