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Send us a textFor decades, women were told that hormone replacement therapy was dangerous — largely due to a deeply flawed study that created fear, confusion, and misinformation around female hormones. In a long-overdue move, the FDA has now removed the black box warning on hormone therapy for women, signaling a shift back toward science.In this episode, Dr. Greg Dennis breaks down why the warning existed in the first place, what went wrong with the original research, and why properly prescribed hormone replacement therapy is one of the most powerful tools for women's long-term health and quality of life. We discuss the benefits of starting HRT early, why choosing the right provider matters, and the pros and cons of today's treatment options — including pellets, creams, injections, and patches.This is an honest, science-based conversation about why female hormone replacement therapy deserves a second look — and why it may be one of the best decisions a woman can make for her health.
Peloton sues the federal government.Peloton faces a lawsuit for wrongful termination—details on the case.Peloton+Respin study results reveal new insights into fitness trends and outcomes.PSNY hosts a special event focused on menopause and its impact on fitness.Reminder: No classes at PSNY on 2/8. Plan your fitness schedule accordingly.PSL introduces stacking English language classes to enhance accessibility for all.A look at Peloton's lobbying expenditures and their influence on the fitness industry.TCO article highlights Peloton's Perimenopause & Menopause meditation classes.Susie Chan stars in the documentary The Badwater 135, showcasing endurance and fitness.Tunde Oyeneyin featured in Essence Magazine, sharing her fitness journey and inspiration.Jess Sims interviews Pitbull, blending music and fitness in a unique conversation.John Foley's Ernesta opens showrooms, expanding his post-Peloton ventures.TCO Top 5: Listener-recommended Peloton classes you won't want to miss.This Week at Peloton: Highlights from the week's fitness classes and events.TCO Radar: Must-try classes that are trending on The Clip Out.Celebrate MLK Day with new Peloton classes honoring his legacy.Jess King announces an exciting 9-ride journey—get ready to join in!Matty Maggiacomo hosts an exclusive invite-only class on 3/20.Peloton Birthdays: Celebrate Logan Aldridge (1/25) and Kendall Toole (1/28).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wenn man ein grundsätzliches Verständnis für die Funktion von Östradiol und Progesteron hat, kann man die hormonellen Übergangsphasen im Leben einer Frau viel besser verstehen – und die vermeintlich unerklärlichen Symptome, mit denen sie einher gehen können. Das gilt nicht nur in der Perimenopause, sondern auch in der Zeit danach, der Postmenopause. Diana im Gespräch mit Gynäkologin, Autorin und Medfluencerin Dr. Judith Bildau über schlechten Schlaf nach der letzten Regelblutung, urogenitale Beschwerden, die erst einige Jahre später kommen, Hormondosierungen 60plus und welche Vorsorgeuntersuchungen sie für besonders unterschätzt hält.INFOS ZUR FOLGE:Hier geht's zur Website von Dr. Judith Bildau.Hier geht es zu Judith auf Instagram.Hier geht es zu Judiths aktuellem Buch, das im Oktober bei Droemer Knaur erschienen ist: „Body in Balance“.Hier geht es zu Judiths letztem Buch: „Raus aus dem Hormonkarussell“, erschienen bei Gräfe und Unzer GU im April 2024.Hier geht es zu ihrer Online-Sprechstunde bei wexxeljahre.de.Hier geht es zum Newsletter "Saisonwechsel" von der BRIGITTE.Hier geht es zum meno_brigitte-Insta-Account.Hier geht es zu Dianas Instagram.Hier geht es zu Julias Instagram.Auch interessant:Hier geht es zur MENO AN MICH Folge Nr. 40 "Untenrum Unbehagen: Scheidentrockenheit" mit Dr. Katrin Schaudig.Hier geht es zu Folge Nr. 85 "Kaputte Nächte – schlechter Schlaf in der Gynäkologie-Praxis" mit Dr. Katrin Schaudig.Hier geht es zur Folge Nr. 132 "Und danach? Die Postmenopause." mit Dr. Katrin Schaudig.Hier geht es zur Folge Nr. 16 "Auch wach? Besser schlafen in der Lebensmitte" mit Dr. Beate Paterok.+++ Weitere Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern findet Ihr hier: https://linktr.ee/menoanmich +++WEITERE ANGEBOTE aus der BRIGITTE Redaktion:Krafttraining-Kurs 50 plus der BRIGITTE Academy: Forever Fit On Demand Kurs von BRIGITTE ACADEMY.Masterclass Finanzen (aus unserer Eigenwerbung in dieser Folge, der Early Bird Rabatt gilt bis zum 8. September): academy.brigitte.de/masterclass?utm_source=menoanmich&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=mcf-premium-kh11&utm_term=shopSkin-Code-Kurs mit Dermatologin Dr. Yael Adler: brigitte.de/meno-skinOn Demand Video-Kurs "Wechseljahre: Wissen, was hilft": https://academy.brigitte.de/course/wechseljahre?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=meno&utm_campaign=wechseljahreKostenloses Webinar Rentenlücke berechnen: https://academy.brigitte.de/webinar-aufzeichnung-rentenluecke-berechnenETF Kurs: https://academy.brigitte.de/course/etf-kurs?utm_source=menoanmich&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=etf-kurs-mEs gibt auch einen MENO AN MICH-Rabattcode, MENO15 (gilt für viele BRIGITTE-Angebote). Ihr habt Anregungen, wollt uns Eure Geschichte erzählen oder selbst bei uns zu Gast im Podcast sein? Dann schreibt uns beiden persönlich, worüber Ihr gern mehr wissen würdet, was Euch bewegt, rührt, entsetzt und Freude macht an podcast@brigitte.de. Wir freuen uns auf Euch! Und bewertet und abonniert unseren Podcast gerne auch auf Spotify, iTunes, Amazon Music oder Audio Now. Noch mehr spannende Beiträge findet Ihr zudem auf Brigitte.de sowie dem Instagram- oder Facebook-Account von BRIGITTE –schaut vorbei! +++Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.html +++Wir verarbeiten im Zusammenhang mit dem Angebot unserer Podcasts Daten. Wenn Sie der automatischen Übermittlung der Daten widersprechen wollen, klicken Sie hier: https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.htmlUnsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://art19.com/privacy. Die Datenschutzrichtlinien für Kalifornien sind unter https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info abrufbar.
When hormones decline, intimacy can start to feel like a chore—but it doesn't have to. In this conversation, we break down what's really happening during perimenopause and menopause, and how hormone therapy for low libido can support sexual wellness without shame or confusion.We discuss how hormonal shifts affect arousal, sensitivity, vaginal dryness, and pleasure, and why many women see improvements with personalized hormone therapy using estrogen, progesterone, and/or testosterone.We also explore additional in-office treatments for women who need more support beyond hormones, including PRP-based therapies, targeted injections, and non-surgical wellness technologies designed to improve comfort and function.If you're considering HRT for low libido, or you're already on hormone therapy but still don't feel like yourself, this episode helps you understand your options and find what fits your body and goals.Timestamps:00:00 – Low hormones & why intimacy can feel like a chore00:26 – Perimenopause & menopause: why libido changes00:44 – How HRT supports arousal, intimacy & orgasm01:07 – Why sexual wellness matters01:55 – PRP options: O-Shot & G-Shot overview03:13 – Topicals, medications & oxytocin explained04:20 – Non-surgical pelvic wellness therapies06:48 – Vaginal dryness & tissue support options08:22 – Painful sex: post-treatment solutions09:03 – Next steps: working with a women-led care teamLearn More: https://www.alluremedical.com/Books & Research: https://www.alluremedical.com/books/Follow Dr. Charles Mok & Allure Medical: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-mok-4a0432114/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alluremedicals/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AllureMedical TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alluremedicalAmazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dr.-Charles-Mok/author/B0791M9FZQInner Circle Membership: https://www.alluremedic#insidethecure
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This expert panel brings together leading physicians to demystify menopause and share practical, science-based tools for optimizing health as you age. Attendees will learn how to protect the heart, manage weight and metabolism, support pelvic and bladder health, and preserve youthful skin. Featuring Nina Dereska, MD (Urogynecologist & Pelvic Surgeon, LifeSculpt by ChristiMD), Garth Davis, MD (Bariatric & General Surgeon, Houston Methodist), Neda Nosrati, MD (Dermatologist, Village Dermatology), and Mini L. Sivadasan, MD (Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Houston Methodist West), moderated by Christi Pramudji, MD (Medical Director/President, LifeSculpt by ChristiMD & Houston Methodist West). Ideal for women who want to feel confident, strong, and vibrant in their next chapter.
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Emily Sadri is a double board-certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife. She studied at the University of Pennsylvania and began her career in New York City, drawn to midwifery for its deep focus on relationships and walking with women—not in front of them.After a decade in conventional medicine, frustrated by the limits of insurance-based care, Emily founded Aurelia—a telehealth practice for women in midlife—on the belief that real care starts with time, trust, and connection.A mother of four, Emily lives what she teaches: that women deserve healthcare that sees them, hears them, and stands beside them through every stage of life. At Aurelia, she's rewriting the rules—and helping women do midlife better™.SHOWNOTES:
In this episode, Dr. Erin Ellis, Naturopathic Doctor and founder of Hope Natural Health, shifts from reflection into education for the new year of 2026. Dr. Ellis addresses a common pattern seen in the new year: women feeling motivated yet discouraged after trying "extreme resets" that fail to yield results. She explains that symptoms like fatigue, weight resistance, and mood shifts are not problems to be eliminated, but rather physiological feedback from the body. Through a clinical lens, Dr. Ellis breaks down why common symptoms such as blood sugar instability, cortisol dysregulation, and hormonal imbalances—require a supportive approach rather than more stress. This episode is a call to move away from "starting over" and toward understanding the unique context of your own physiology. 00:00 Welcome to the Hope Natural Health Podcast 00:33 The Pattern of New Year "Resets" 01:00 Symptoms as Physiological Feedback 01:50 Why "Starting Over" Can Add More Stress 02:48 Understanding Hormones as Adaptive Messengers 03:52 Transitioning in your 30s and 40s (Perimenopause) 04:13 The Importance of Root Drivers and Lab Data 04:29 Join The Hope Circle Community For more on Dr. Erin: Join The Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Work with Dr. Erin here: https://p.bttr.to/3E88ps4 Buy Dr. Erin's Supplements here: https://drerinellis.com/shop Get the Period Productivity Planner here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYBRT5Q?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Download the FREE Menstrual Cycle Nutrition Guide here: https://detox.drerinellis.com/ Watch The Free Video "7 Hormones Affecting Your Weight Loss Goals" here: https://weightloss.drerinellis.com/ Let's Be Friends: Follow Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/ Follow Dr. Erin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drerinellisnmd Follow Dr. Erin on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.erinellis?lang=en Join the Free Hope Circle Community: https://hormonehealingproject.drerinellis.com/communities/groups/the-hope-circle/home?invite=69120d498b7e3f60397656b8 Bookmark Dr. Erin's Website: https://drerinellis.com/ Subscribe to Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA Follow Hope Natural Health on FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopenaturalhealth Sign up for Newsletters here: https://link.apisystem.tech/widget/form/VUubL7MNYELduwQL8ssI #HormoneHealth #Perimenopause #NaturopathicMedicine #RootCauseHealing #WomensHealth #NewYearReset #BiohackingWomen #CortisolHealth #BloodSugar #TheHopeCircle #MetabolicHealth #HormoneBalance #Physiology
Perimenopause is the natural transition leading into menopause, marked by erratic fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone. These unpredictable shifts can trigger emotional, cognitive, and physical changes – often years before menopause officially begins. We spoke with Megan Spence, PsyD, PMH-C, a licensed clinical psychologist, about the whole-body experience of perimenopause, including mood and memory changes, the structural and social factors that place some groups at higher risk, available hormonal and non-hormonal treatments, lifestyle strategies that may help, and when – and how – to ask for support. Your symptoms matter, and you deserve informed, compassionate care.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One of the most beautiful and practical gifts of menstrual cycle awareness is how it awakens a newfound capacity to know and assert our boundaries. As we track our shifting emotions, mental state and energy levels through the cycle month, we get to know our unique strengths and our limits. This helps to build confidence in ourselves and our nature, so that when we become aware of a boundary that has been crossed, we're more able to find a skillful way to use the power of NO. So today we're exploring the power of menstrual cycle awareness for setting boundaries, especially when you're highly sensitive, in the premenstrual phase of your cycle, and in the years running up to and during menopause, and how this is potentially a life-changing and even world-changing act. We explore:How to work with the inner critic voice that invariably wakes up when we decide to claim a boundary and take care of ourselves. How the initiatory times in our menstruality life arc; like matressense, perimenopause, menopause, illness, loss require even stronger boundaries to hold ourselves through liminal times.Why we all need to re-write the story of the emotional messages of inner autumn as boundary signals rather than irrational outbursts.---Receive our free video training: Love Your Cycle, Discover the Power of Menstrual Cycle Awareness to Revolutionise Your Life - www.redschool.net/love---The Menstruality Podcast is hosted by Red School. We love hearing from you. To contact us, email info@redschool.net---Social media:Red School: @redschool - https://www.instagram.com/red.schoolSophie Jane Hardy: @sophie.jane.hardy - https://www.instagram.com/sophie.jane.hardy
Perimenopause is something every woman will experience—but almost no one prepares us for how deeply it can affect our bodies, identities, and relationships. In this candid conversation, TV host and cultural commentator Jeannie Mai opens up about her role as executive producer of the new docuseries "BALANCE: A Perimenopause Journey." Find out what Jeannie learned about herself while making this powerful project, what the men in our lives need to know and what women must do to advocate for themselves.Learn more about "BALANCE: A Perimenopause Journey" here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's Q&A time! Fresh off Day 2 of Butt Camp, Kim is back answering your biggest questions on all things training, fat loss, hormones, mindset, and more. In this episode, you'll hear Kim's no-BS advice on: What to do when your doctor won't help with perimenopause or GLP-1s How to advocate for yourself and find the right specialist Build vs. shred for “skinny fat” bodies + what judges actually look for The truth about intermittent fasting, metabolism, and what works long-term Splitting your workouts AM/PM — is it helpful or hurting you? Home workouts vs gym-based training (and which gets better results) Smart substitutions for food swaps (like edamame) Push-up modifications, spine mobility, bands vs dumbbells, and more Whether shoveling snow counts as cardio (spoiler: it depends!) How to approach reverse dieting after a shred without regaining fat And the truth about “free” veggies, meal timing, rest days, and more... Whether you're training at home, navigating hormones, or just trying to get stronger without overcomplicating it, this episode is packed with straight answers and real advice. Follow Kim for more honest, high-impact fitness content:
Women's bodies get endlessly analyzed from the outside… while our internal health gets treated like an optional group project nobody studied for. Cool cool cool. In this episode of This Is Woman's Work, Nicole Kalil goes deep on the perimenopause/menopause mess: the years of brain fog, 3 a.m. wake-ups, mood swings, weight gain, and the medical equivalent of a shrug. Enter Dr. Sarah Daccarett, hormone specialist and aging expert, to explain why so many women are confused, dismissed, and exhausted—and why hormone replacement therapy (HRT) should be viewed as foundational health support, not a “last resort once you're fully miserable.” What We Cover Why most women (including doctors) are confused about perimenopause + HRT—and why that's not your fault The “natural” misconception: why Sarah argues HRT can be more natural than the supplement aisle Why waiting for hot flashes is like waiting for your car to explode before you change the oil Hormones as the “CEO of the body”: brain, bones, metabolism, sleep, libido, digestion—ALL of it The real problem with “just fix your gut / cortisol / diet” advice when your hormones are the actual root issue PCOS, insulin resistance, and why “just lose weight” advice can be straight-up useless Why hormone testing can be wildly unreliable—and why symptoms still matter Medical gaslighting: how women lose trust in themselves when the system keeps minimizing them If you've been white-knuckling your way through perimenopause symptoms, you're not weak—you're under-supported. Better info + better care isn't “extra,” it's the bare minimum. Thank you to our sponsors! Get 20% off your first order at curehydration.com/WOMANSWORK with code WOMANSWORK — and if you get a post-purchase survey, mention you heard about Cure here to help support the show! Sex is a skill. Beducated is where you learn it. Visit https://beducate.me/pd2550-womanswork and use code womanswork for 50% off the annual pass. Connect with Sarah: Website: www.innerbalance.com $50 off Discount code: PODCASTDRSARAH Related Podcast Episodes: Don't Let Your Doctor Kill You: The New Hormone Solution with Dr. Erika Schwartz | 305 Endometriosis & Women's Health with Somer Baburek | 238 Floored: Why Our Pelvic Floor Health Matters with Dr. Sara Reardon I 314 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform!
This episode has themes of: Perimenopause awareness, hormone imbalance and regulation, burnout and chronic stress, metabolism and weight changes, nervous system health, women's energy and productivity cycles, fertility and cycle literacy, gut health and bloating, sustainable health habits for 2026, living out loud in women's health and wealth.Jenn Pike is a Functional Medicine Diagnostic Nutritionist, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Yoga & Pilates Instructor, and a Medical Exercise Specialist.She specializes in women's health and hormones, with a particular focus on supporting women in perimenopause and mentoring those who aspire to help others through this transformative phase of life. Visit https://jennpike.com for all the links to all things Jenn Pike.Follow her on socials : https://instagram.com/jennpike
Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Exploring ADHD and Perimenopausal Symptoms: Insights from a Recent StudyIn this episode, we examine the intersection of ADHD and perimenopausal symptoms using a recent cohort study from Iceland, Sweden, and the Netherlands. The study aimed to fill a knowledge gap about the impact of perimenopause on women with ADHD. Findings indicated that women with ADHD experience more severe and earlier onset perimenopausal symptoms compared to women without ADHD. The discussion highlights major findings, methodology, potential confounding factors, and the implications for healthcare professionals and women with ADHD. Tune in for a comprehensive look at this significant research!Watch on YouTube Here00:00 Introduction to the Study00:23 Research Goals and Hypotheses01:16 Study Methodology03:17 Key Findings on Symptom Burden05:26 Age and Timing of Symptoms06:23 Contributing Factors and Comorbidities07:38 Implications for Healthcare08:39 Study Limitations and Future Research10:00 Conclusion and Call to Action Support the showWhen I started this podcast and YouTube Channel—and the book that came before it—I had my patients in mind. Office visits are short, but understanding complex, often misunderstood conditions like fibromyalgia takes time. That's why I created this space: to offer education, validation, and hope. If you've been told fibromyalgia “isn't real” or that it's “all in your head,” know this—I see you. I believe you. This podcast aims to affirm your experience and explain the science behind it. Whether you live with fibromyalgia, care for someone who does, or are a healthcare professional looking to better support patients, you'll find trusted, evidence-based insights here, drawn from my 29+ years as an MD. Please remember to talk with your doctor about your symptoms and care. This content doesn't replace per...
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Send us a textTired of feeling like a failure because you can't stick to the perfect 5 a.m. morning routine? In this episode of The Strong(HER) Way podcast, fitness and nutrition coach Alisha Carlson debunks the toxic hustle culture around morning routines and reveals why sleep is the most underrated tool for fat loss, muscle building, and hormone health...especially for women in perimenopause.Discover the science-backed truth about how sleep deprivation sabotages your weight loss goals, disrupts your hormones, and why that Instagram-worthy morning routine might be doing more harm than good. Alisha shares practical strategies for creating a sustainable morning routine for busy moms that prioritizes your health over perfection.What You'll Learn:Why the 5 a.m. club is setting you up for failure (and what to do instead)The shocking research on sleep deprivation and fat loss that will change how you approach your morningsHow perimenopause affects sleep quality and why women over 35 need MORE rest, not lessThe connection between sleep, cortisol, and belly fat storageHow to build a minimum viable morning routine that actually fits your real lifeWhy prioritizing sleep is the key to sustainable weight loss and muscle buildingPractical tips for improving sleep quality during perimenopausePerfect For:High-achieving moms who feel guilty about not waking up at 5 a.m.Women in perimenopause struggling with sleep and weight managementAnyone tired of unrealistic morning routine advice from social mediaMoms who want sustainable health habits, not perfectionistic routinesReady to feel stronger in your body? Head to thestrongherway.com/fitandfueled to get started! Use coupon code TSW300 to save $300 off your enrollment.
We usually talk about perimenopause from a woman's lens. But we rarely talk about how their partner experiences this transition and how it can affect the relationship. In this episode, we have a special guest, Rich Wison, who opens up about his journey with his wife as she went through perimenopause. As he describes, the journey began with confusion, strain on the relationship, and not knowing what was wrong - to eventually recognizing the cause as being perimenopause. He also graciously shares how his partner's perimenopause symptoms impacted him emotionally, affected the connection with his wife, as well as how both were able to find solutions together through a strong conviction of partnership. It is a must listen for men and women alike dealing with perimenopause. I am joined with my co-host and good friend, Touseef Mirza.
Many women reach midlife feeling frustrated that what once worked no longer does. Despite exercising regularly and eating “healthy,” they experience weight gain, fatigue, injuries, and stalled progress.Host Dr. Rachel Pope is joined by Jody Trostler, certified menopause fitness and health coach, master health coach, and personal trainer, to discuss how hormonal shifts change the body's response to exercise and nutrition — and what women can do now to support their health, strength, and metabolism.Why the Midlife Body ChangesJody explains that the perimenopausal transition brings significant metabolic and hormonal shifts that affect muscle, fat distribution, recovery, and energy balance. Many women unknowingly enter a state of low energy availability, meaning they are under-fueling relative to their activity and stress levels.Common consequences include: Increased injuries and poor recovery Fatigue and brain fog Stubborn midsection weight gain Slowed metabolismEven women who exercise frequently and eat “clean” are often impacted.From Cardio to Strength & FuelingJody emphasizes that muscle becomes a critical protective organ during midlife. As estrogen declines, women naturally lose muscle unless they actively work to preserve it. Without strength training, this contributes to metabolic slowdown, fat gain, and loss of functional ability.Key strategies discussed include: Prioritizing strength training over excessive cardio Supporting workouts with adequate protein and overall fuel Reducing chronic physical stress and improving recovery Starting gradually with body-weight training for beginnersThe focus shifts from weight loss to building strength, metabolic health, and long-term independence.Jody and Rachel remind listeners that menopause is not a failure of the body, but a transition into a new phase that requires new strategies — ones that support resilience, function, and lifelong health.
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This is one of the most downloaded episodes of the I Have ADHD Podcast—and for good reason.In this powerful conversation, Kristen sits down with Dr. Patricia Quinn, a leading expert on ADHD in women and girls, to unpack the missing link so many of us were never taught about: estrogen and the ADHD brain.If you've ever felt like your ADHD symptoms fluctuate wildly throughout the month, worsened during pregnancy or postpartum, or suddenly became unmanageable in your late 30s or 40s—this episode explains why. Dr. Quinn breaks down how hormonal changes directly impact neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, and what that means for focus, mood, emotional regulation, and medication effectiveness.Even though this episode was recorded a few years ago, the information is timeless—and still deeply validating for women navigating ADHD across different life stages.Watch this episode on YouTubeWant help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED!Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343Hang out with Kristen on Instagram and TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Click to Text Thoughts on Today's EpisodeWhat does it look like to navigate mental health struggles while living out your faith?It's a question many of us carry—sometimes silently. And it's one I was honored to explore in this week's conversation with Carla Arges.Carla's story isn't neat or easy. She experienced childhood trauma, homelessness at 14, misdiagnoses for years, and eventually received an accurate diagnosis of bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder just six years ago.But here's what moved me most: Carla talks about thriving, not just surviving. And she does it in a way that's gentle, honest, and deeply rooted in partnership with the Holy Spirit.Carla Arges is a mental health coach, podcaster, and writer who helps Christian women navigate trauma and mental illness with grace and truth. After experiencing childhood trauma, homelessness, and a journey through misdiagnoses, Carla was accurately diagnosed with bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder six years ago. Through partnering with the Holy Spirit, therapy, medication, and holistic healing practices, she has moved from surviving to thriving—and now equips other women to do the same.Carla is the host of the Affirming Truth podcast and a content writer for the Bible app, where she creates bite-sized, accessible devotionals for women struggling with mental health. She offers courses on nervous system regulation and biblically based boundaries, and provides one-on-one coaching to help women integrate faith, healing, and practical tools for everyday thriving.In our conversation, you'll hear:Why a diagnosis is information, not identityThe role of medication and therapy in faith-based healingHow to regulate your nervous system in practical waysWhy thriving isn't about living on the mountaintop all the timeHow God doesn't waste our pain—He redeems it for purposeConnect with Carla:Website: carlaArges.comPodcast: Affirming Truth (available on all podcast platforms and YouTube)Bible App: Search for plans by Carla ArgesLearn More about Moving Forward TogetherApply by January 23 My latest recommended ways to nourish and move your body, mind and spirit: Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter Be Strong and Vibrant! Online Strength Training Course for Christian Women in Perimenopause and Beyond 30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health (free download)Connect with Amy: GracedHealth.com Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnell
Let us know how you enjoyed this episode!Perimenopause doesn't just affect your body — it can completely change how you experience your emotions, your stress levels, and your closest relationships.If you've noticed increased irritability, rage, emotional overwhelm, anxiety, poor sleep, or feeling like you don't recognize yourself anymore, this episode will help you understand what's actually happening and why you're not broken.In this episode, I am joined by Menopause and Stress Resilience Coach Sharon Pennington to unpack how hormonal changes during perimenopause impact emotional regulation, the nervous system, and relationship dynamics — especially in marriage and motherhood.You'll learn why emotional dysregulation often intensifies during perimenopause, how stress hormones like cortisol interact with declining estrogen and progesterone, and what you can do to support your nervous system instead of fighting yourself.This conversation is especially helpful for married moms who feel overstimulated, reactive, exhausted, or emotionally flooded and want practical tools that actually work.If you've been blaming yourself for struggling more lately — especially in your marriage — this episode will help you see the bigger picture and give you permission to approach this season differently.Connect with Sharon:Website: www.sharonpendlington.comInstagram: @sharonpendlingtonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SharonPendlingtonFB/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-pendlington/ Take her Perimenopause Archetype Quiz here!Thanks for listening!Connect and send a message letting me know what you took away from this episode: @michellepurtacoachingIf you would like to support this show, please rate and review the show, and share it with people you know would love this show too!Ready to put a stop to the arguments in your marriage? Watch this free masterclass - The #1 Conversation Married Couples Need To Have (But Aren't)Support the show
Jess Gaulton, CEO and founder of FamilyWell, has created a space where women can find care for their mental health during their reproductive journey, including for post-partum depression. In this episode of Breaking Health, hosted by Payal Agrawal Divakaran, Gaulton discusses why her company is also focused on menopause, how they're making their resources accessible and affordable, and why OB-GYN's are so willing to send patients to FamilyWell. Plus, Gaulton shares what inspired her to go from practicing medicine to entrepreneurship, her venture capital experiences, and the best and worst parts of being a founder. LINKS: HealthEdge.406 Ventures FamilyWell Health
Lisa Morris is a board-certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. She's a graduate of Yale School of Nursing with five years of experience as a nurse practitioner. After gaining valuable experience in clinic-based settings, she started her own practice through The Mama Coach. Lisa is passionate about coaching women to achieve their health goals through a holistic approach—focusing on diet, stress management, lifestyle factors, and, when needed, prescription medications. She helps women navigate two of life's most challenging transitions: infertility and perimenopause. Whether it's supporting women who are trying to conceive or helping them find balance and confidence through hormonal changes, Lisa is committed to empowering every woman with knowledge and individualized care so she can feel understood, supported, and in control of her health.Sponsors:Bombas offers a wide variety of sock lengths, colors, and patterns that have you covered whether you're working out, going out, or lounging at home. If you want to upgrade your sock game to one that's more comfortable, durable, fashionable, and charitable, head over to Bombas to browse their full collection of everyday wear and don't forget to use code CDSF20 for 20% off your first order.ANCORE: Named the best portable cable machine by Men's Health Home Gym Awards. Head over to ancoretraining.com/cdsf10 and use promo code CDSF10 for $50 off your order today.By combining the most potent organic nootropics found in nature, Drink Alchemy delivers sustainable boosts to creativity, memory, energy, & focus in one epic beverage. Enjoy the benefits of real ingredients, natural nootropics, and live with your Mind Unbound by going to drinkalchemy.co and use code CDSF at checkout for 10% off your order today.Thorne vitamins and supplements are made without compromise: quality ingredients ensure your body optimally absorbs and digests your daily supplements, while in-house and third-party testing ensure you're getting exactly what you paid for. Thorne's selection of high-quality supplements can help improve your quality of life. Switch to Thorne's high-quality and extensively tested supplements today at thorne.com/u/CDSF.Marc Pro. Marc Pro is an electric muscle stimulator that focuses on improving recovery through its patented technology. Unlike a traditional TENS unit, the Marc Pro doesn't just mask your pain, it improves circulation, flushes lymphatic waste, reduces soreness and fatigue, and prevents overuse injuries – leading to improved performance in the gym and on the field. Start taking your recovery to the next level. Head over to Marc Pro and use code CDSF for 10% off your Marc Pro, Marc Pro Plus, or Boost Pro Massage gun.Intro/outro music: freebeats.io/ (prod. White Hot)
Perimenopause can feel confusing — especially when symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, and mood shifts start showing up even while your cycle is still regular. In this episode of Get Well Better by The Lanby, Dr. Stephanie Wallman, Medical Director at The Lanby, breaks down what perimenopause actually is, how to recognize the signs, and how to support your hormones and body through the transition so it feels as smooth — and empowering — as possible.On this “One Take on One Take” episode:Tip 1: Optimize adrenal health to support hormone production as your body transitions from ovarian to adrenal hormone support (stress resilience, sleep, insulin stability).Tip 2: Strength training + metabolic strategies to support perimenopause-related weight gain, including high-protein nutrition and pulsed low-carb/keto approaches.Tip 3: Understand when bioidentical hormones are appropriate — and why many women benefit most toward the end of perimenopause or after 12 months without a cycle.Subscribe to Get Well Better by The Lanby: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-well-better Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/get-well-better YouTube: @TheLanby Or search “Get Well Better by The Lanby” on your favorite podcast platform!VISIT THE LANBY: Explore membership and learn more about The Lanby's functional medicine approach:https://www.thelanby.comFOLLOW THE LANBY ON SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelanby Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelanby LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thelanbySTAY IN THE KNOW: Subscribe to The Lanby newsletter for health tips, podcast drops, and expert insights: https://www.thelanby.com/newsletter
Nighttime hunger explained Midlife exhaustion Menopause belly fat patterns Why these signs point to dysregulation Invitation to check show notes for support Message Jason on Facebook Follow Jason Cook in InstagramFollow Jason Cook on FB Email Jason Cook here jason@lwcvip.comTestimonials click hereJoin the The Midlife Metabolism Reset CommunitySupplements
If you're struggling to lose weight after 40 or 50, this episode breaks down the exact priorities midlife women need to focus on when nothing seems to work. Hormones, muscle loss, and stress change the rules—and this episode explains how to adapt.In this episode of Functional Moms Podcast, we talk with nutrition and fitness coach Adriana Mastronardi about sustainable weight loss strategies for women in their 40s and 50s. Perimenopause and menopause can make weight gain easier and fat loss harder, but focusing on the right habits—not restriction—can make a real difference.Adriana shares her “big rocks” approach, helping busy midlife women break free from fad diets and build strength, confidence, and consistency through smart nutrition and strength training. We learn:Why weight loss after 40 feels harder than beforeWhat to prioritize when dieting and exercise aren't workingHow protein supports metabolism and muscle in midlifeWhy strength training is essential for fat loss after 40How small, consistent habits create long-term resultsHow to manage emotional cravings for sweets or alcoholSupplements that may support midlife health (collagen, creatine, vitamin D, magnesium)
What if your chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, or overwhelming perimenopause symptoms aren't just hormonal, but neurological? I'm Dr. Betty Murray, and in this groundbreaking episode, I sit down with Ashok Gupta, founder of the Gupta Program and pioneer in neuroplasticity-based brain retraining for chronic illness. Ashok's personal journey from debilitating chronic fatigue syndrome at Cambridge University to complete recovery led him to develop a program that has now been validated in seven clinical studies and helps thousands of people worldwide rewire their nervous systems to heal. You'll Discover: ● Why 85% of chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and mast cell activation cases occur in women aged 35-60, and how perimenopause creates a "drought in the kingdom" that sensitizes the nervous system ● How your immune system and nervous system become traumatized after fighting off threats and keep firing weapons of war even after the battle is over, causing widespread inflammation ● Why survival is the number one priority of your brain, and how it would rather trigger your immune and nervous systems wildly to protect you than bring you back to balance ● How neuroplasticity works through repetition and intensity to rewire the brain, just like learning to drive a car transforms from conscious effort to automatic behavior ● Why estrogen loss in perimenopause builds more brain receptors (not less), affects the cannabinoid system and mitochondrial function in the prefrontal cortex, making the nervous system hypersensitive to fluctuations ● The neuroimmune conditioned syndrome framework covering symptoms like poor sleep, pain, fatigue, swollen glands, temperature fluctuations, post-exertional malaise, and cognitive dysfunction across multiple mysterious illnesses ● How the Gupta Program was four times more effective than sleep advice, diet, supplements, and activity recommendations for long COVID fatigue in independent studies ● Why modern medicine treats hardware problems (broken bones) well but fails at software problems (nervous system dysregulation) that account for 50% of doctor visits PLUS, we talk about the first-ever clinical study on perimenopause and menopause using the Gupta Program, and you can participate! This episode is for women experiencing chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, long COVID, anxiety, or overwhelming perimenopause symptoms that medications haven't helped. If you're tired of being told "it's just stress" or "it's all in your head," this conversation will change everything. Watch now and discover how retraining your brain can heal your body, and how you can participate in groundbreaking research. Connect with Ashok Gupta: Website: GuptaProgram.com Gupta Program App (free downloads available on App Store and Play Store) Connect with Dr. Betty Murray: Betty Murray Website: https://www.bettymurray.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbettymurray/ Links: The Fierce Female Method for Longevity (Dr. Betty's book): https://fierce.hormoneshelp.com/ Menrva Telemedicine: https://gethormonesnow.com/ FREE Hormone Quiz: https://bit.ly/3wNJOec Living Well Dallas: https://www.livingwelldallas.com/ Hormone Reset: https://hormonereset.net/ More from the Podcast: Subscribe to #MenopauseMastery → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwONPdSvb2-YYY74VhD-XBw Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menopause-mastery/id1607369247 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0tNsjm32CZNXSgSFEwS3uH Thank you for listening to Menopause Mastery. Empowering your health journey, one episode at a time.
Rachel and Olivia sit down with author Heather Hirsch to explore her background in women's health, unpack hormones and related symptoms, and discuss her new book, The Perimenopause Survival Guide.Watch this episode on YouTube!Like the show? Rate Broad Ideas 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyThis is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on Hollywood Handbook via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Inflammation is one of the most overlooked root causes behind hormone imbalance, stubborn weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, infertility, autoimmune disease and metabolic dysfunction—especially in women.In this episode of Confidently Balance Your Hormones, Dee Davidson, FDN-P, breaks down what inflammation really is, why so many people are living with it unknowingly, and how everyday lifestyle and environmental exposures quietly drive chronic inflammatory patterns.You'll learn:The most common symptoms of chronic inflammation (that are often dismissed as “normal”)Why inflammation blocks hormone balance and makes weight loss feel impossibleThe top drivers of inflammation most people miss—food quality, personal care products, water, indoor air, and toxic household exposuresHow endocrine-disrupting chemicals and environmental toxins impact estrogen, thyroid, insulin, and cortisolWhy “doing all the right things” still doesn't work when toxic body burden is highDee also explains how to test for toxic body burden using advanced functional lab testing, including the Total Toxins Urine Test, and why testing—rather than guessing—is key to reducing inflammation at the root.The episode closes with practical, realistic first steps you can take to lower your toxic load, plus trusted resources for:Cleaner food choicesNon-toxic personal care and household productsWater and air filtrationCommunity support and educationIf you've been struggling with unexplained inflammation, hormone symptoms, or feeling stuck in a cycle of trial and error, this episode offers clarity, science-backed insight, and a calmer path forward.
Mood swings, anxiety, irritability, low motivation—sound familiar?If you're in perimenopause or menopause and don't feel like yourself anymore, this episode is for you.Dr. Carolyn Moyers is joined by Dr. Chelsea Angelocci, a board-certified psychiatrist with advanced training in integrative psychiatry, to unpack why mood changes are so common during the menopause transition—and why they're often misunderstood or dismissed.We talk about how hormonal shifts affect mental health, why midlife mood symptoms don't always fit neatly into a psychiatric box, and what a more thoughtful, whole-person approach can look like. You'll walk away feeling validated, informed, and less alone—and with a clearer sense of what actually helps.If you've ever wondered:Is this anxiety? Depression? Hormones? Or all of the above?Press play.
In this episode of Making Shift Happen, Jen Kates interviews Karen Jarchow, a professional cyclist and coach, about her journey from professional racing to embracing a holistic approach to life and coaching. They discuss the importance of emotional and spiritual health, the power of breathwork, and Karen’s personal experiences with transformation and connection. Karen shares insights into her coaching philosophy and the development of her program, Where Spirit Meets Sport, which integrates mindfulness and holistic wellness into athletic training. Give Karen a follow on Instagram @karenjarchow.coaching and find out more info on her programs and coaching on her website karen-jarchow.com. Be sure to subscribe to her newsletter to stay in touch with her! Check out these other interviews: 232. Annijke Wade: Advocating for All Cyclists 181. From Pregnancy to Perimenopause with Holly Sato, MD 165. Women’s Mountain Bike Network: Making an Impact for Women in Mountain Biking Do you have nutrition and fitness goals? I’m your coach! If you’re ready to finally make some sustainable progress, feel strong and powerful on every climb uphill, feel less pain, perform better, or lose a few extra pounds, then apply to work with me by clicking here. I work with people just like you, and you’ll see results a helluva lot faster than on your own. #ShredStrong: Our Month Starts on Monday, February 2, 2026! #ShredStrong is my year-round strength training program for mountain bikers and gravel cyclists. You can join any time you want, but why not now?! Learn more about the program and sign-up HERE! Keywords: Karen Jarchow, holistic health, breathwork, emotional health, spiritual health, professional cycling, coaching, mindfulness, transformation, connection, Making Shift Happen
Are you feeling irritable, gaining weight, can't sleep, or struggling to hold it together? You might be having perimenopausal symptoms. Dr Deb shares how women over 30 can navigate fluctuating hormones and get back to feeling like themselves,
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit realvitality.substack.comIn this podcast episode, I'm joined by Elizabeth Thompson for a grounded, honest conversation about what's actually happening in the perimenopausal years. Some of the topics we discuss: * Our personal experiences and research on perimenopause and hormones * How birth control, HRT, and hormone suppression can affect the picture* Non-suppressive support that ca…
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Ever feel a quiet kind of panic creeping up in midlife? The feeling that even though you're showing up for everything, you feel empty inside? This episode is a powerful reminder that you don't have to live with this feeling forever… better yet, it's absolutely reversible. We're diving into how lifestyle medicine and cellular energy (hello, mitochondria!) are at the epicenter of how you feel, think, and show up every day. You'll learn why those mood shifts, energy crashes, and feelings of overwhelm actually make sense — and more importantly, what to do about them. Then, we're going back to the basics as I'm sharing my top 10 foundational lifestyle adjustments to help you rebuild energy and vitality without extreme plans or pressure. If you're ready to feel like yourself again, start with one simple change and press play — your midlife health reset begins here! IN THIS EPISODE Navigating the drastic changes in ALL aspects during midlife What those little powerhouses– the mitochondria– really do How to track metabolic trends before they spiral out of control The benefits of efficient cycle and symptom tracking The best ways to stabilize your blood glucose and insulin levels Why strength training, movement, and protein are a MUST Choosing the RIGHT supplements to support your body Considering HRT as a beneficial support in midlife Why your sleep matters more than you think How to get started with these simple lifestyle must-dos QUOTES “Lifestyle medicine is mitochondrial medicine. The reason why lifestyle habits like nutrition, sleep, movement, circadian rhythm optimization, even stress support actually work is because they nourish your mitochondria and they optimize your cellular energy.” “What is one simple lifestyle shift you can make that will help your mitochondria produce more energy tomorrow? Choose one. Commit to it for 7 to 10 days and watch what shifts.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Sign up for my 7-day Hormone & Metabolism Jumpstart https://drmariza.com/jumpstart Order my newest book: The Perimenopause Revolution https://peri-revolution.com/ RELATED EPISODES 710: Kickstart Your New Year: How One Simple Habit Can Transform Your Life, Health, and Mindset 704: Hormone Intelligence for Women in Midlife: How to Thrive Through Perimenopause with Dr. Aviva Romm 690: The Perimenopause Revolution: Why midlife isn't the end — it's the beginning of your most energized, powerful, and vibrant self 686: Your Second Puberty Explained: What's Really Happening to Your Body in Perimenopause
Perimenopause & Memory One of the most frustrating parts of perimenopause for me has been memory. I'll literally walk into a room and have no idea why I'm there. That's always happened to me to a certain degree — my brain moves fast, I think quickly, and that's something people either love or hate about me. But this feels different. This is a whole other level. Lately, it feels like I can't access old memories as easily. My long-term memory feels sketchy, and I don't know if or when that changes. I know a lot of women experience this, but it's still incredibly frustrating. Honestly, this might be the part of perimenopause that makes me feel the most insane — the memory issues and the brain fog. Those two things can really mess with you because they make you question yourself. And that's scary. There are times when I feel genuinely fearful about how out of it I feel. I just want to say this out loud: it's normal. But that doesn't mean it doesn't suck. When it comes to memory and brain fog, there are so many things we're told to do — omega-3s, B12, iron, hormones, estrogen, progesterone, supplements on supplements. At this point, I feel like I have supplement fatigue. I don't even know if that's a real term, but it feels real to me. I do know that some basics make a difference. Vitamin D helps. B12 shots help. Sublingual B12 helps. Liquid iron helps. Those foundational things absolutely matter. But beyond that, I honestly don't know. There are millions of supplements out there, and I question whether most of them truly make a meaningful difference for everything we're dealing with in perimenopause — or if it really comes down to hormone replacement therapy. I'd love to hear other women's experiences, because when I talk to women around my age — a little younger, a little older — very few are actually educated about perimenopause and everything that comes with it. And that's incredibly frustrating. So many symptoms get misinterpreted. Anxiety, for example. I have a close friend going through this right now with intense anxiety and what I call health anxiety. Women, in particular, experience this a lot. And so often, it's hormonal. When your hormones are out of balance, anxiety can come rushing in. When we don't talk about it, we assume, “It's just me,” or “I just have anxiety.” I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder at 18 — and it turned out to be my thyroid. Looking back on my life, every period where I experienced anxiety or panic attacks has always traced back to hormones being out of balance — thyroid hormones, estrogen, progesterone, iron levels. Low iron alone can send anxiety through the roof. Anxiety isn't a normal state. Neither is depression. Your body is communicating that something needs attention. For me, memory issues are worse at certain points in my cycle. That pattern is very clear now. And when women talk to me about anxiety that feels like it comes out of nowhere — especially when life is generally okay — I always say: get your hormones checked. Even if life isn't okay, still get them checked. As for supplements, I'm still undecided. The basics matter, but beyond that, I'm not convinced. I keep coming back to hormone replacement therapy as the thing that actually makes a tangible difference — maybe not for everyone, but for many of us. Perimenopause is not just hot flashes and mood swings. That's how it was explained to us, and it's wildly inaccurate. It's so much more than that. One example for me was joint pain. I struggled with really painful joints until my estrogen was adjusted. I'm currently at a pump and a half, which feels like my sweet spot. And the joint pain is gone. Completely. Zero. It takes time to dial things in, but I'm incredibly grateful. Because being in pain, forgetting things, feeling grumpy, and feeling sad all at once is just too much. I hope this helps. And if you forget to listen — well, I guess that's on theme.
How's the January diet going? By this time of the month, things can often start to unravel, so I'm offering a little bonus episode to help you get things back on track. This time last year, I chatted to the brilliant Petronella Ravenshear about metabolism, menopause and sustainable weight loss. Petronella is a nutritionist and author of the excellent Human Being Diet, which is an incredibly effective approach to managing your weight, while eating good food and - dare I say it? - actually enjoying the process!If you haven't listened to that episode, I'd highly recommend that you check it out – you can find it in Season 6, Episode 11. But weight loss is such a big topic that I couldn't resist recording this additional conversation with Petronella, to give anyone who's struggling this January some extra support tools. In this episode, we explore:The 3 most common mistakes women make when trying to lose weightPetronella's 3 top tips for achieving sustainable weight lossPetronella's advice is practical, insightful, and truly inspiring - I could chat with her all day! I hope this episode gives you the confidence to take the first steps toward lasting, positive change.If you're enjoying The Happy Menopause, please share it with friends and family, and don't forget to hit follow or subscribe on your favourite podcast platform. Your support really helps others discover the show, because every woman deserves to have a happy menopause.Check out the full Show Notes for this episode on my website www.well-well-well.co.uk/podcast, where you'll find all the relevant links and references for each guest. Learn how to build your own menopause diet to manage your symptoms with my book The Happy Menopause: Smart Nutrition to Help You Flourish. And if you're tired of feeling tired and grappling with brain fog, check out my new book: The Happy Menopause Guide to Energy; Nutrition to Rejuvenate Your Brain & Body. It's available in all the usual places.
Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by Perry—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You're not crazy, and you're not alone! Download the free Perry App on Apple or Android and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with other women, and simplify your perimenopause journey.Today's episode is titled “Hormone Therapy After 60” with Mimi Ison and Dr. Jessica Shepherd. In this episode we dive deep into the nuances of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for women over 60, debunking common myths regarding age limits, discuss the long-term benefits for bone and brain health all while receiving actionable advice as we answer Perry community's most asked questions.
Dr. Mindy Pelz is a New York Times bestselling author and clinician focused on women's health, hormones, menopause, and aging. She sits down with Hoda to talk about her latest book, Age Like a Girl, and how studying menopause changed the way she views the female body's evolution through midlife. Plus, she shares why challenges later in life offer an opportunity to live more intentionally.Listeners should consult their healthcare provider before making changes to their diet or fasting routine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Description:Buckle up, friends — today's episode is a whole ride in the best possible way. Our guest is Melani Sanders, the founder of the global We Do Not Care Movement™, a viral sisterhood of women who are reclaiming humor, agency, and sanity in the absolute circus that is perimenopause, menopause, and midlife. Melani went from full-time mom of three to an overnight cultural phenomenon when a candid little reel she posted — “If you are in perimenopause, menopause, and beyond and simply do not care much anymore, let me hear from you” — blew up the internet and awakened millions of women who said, “Oh… same.” What began as one moment of honesty became a movement, a community, and now a book called The Official We Do Not Care Club Handbook, A hysterectomy in 2024 sent Melani into early perimenopause, and suddenly everything she knew about her mind and body went off the rails. A meltdown in a Whole Foods parking lot became her personal wake-up call — the moment she stopped spiraling, started laughing, and began telling the unvarnished truth about hormone chaos, identity shifts, brain fog, midlife rage, caregiving, and the mental load women carry without complaint. In today's conversation, we talk about what perimenopause really feels like, how midlife reshapes our relationships and self-perception, and why humor can be a lifeline when your hormones are staging a coup. We also explore what it looks like to drop shame, release the pressure to hold it all together, and embrace this wild, transformative season with honesty, community, and a big ol' dose of “we simply do not care.” If you're in perimenopause, menopause, or that hazy middle place where your brain, body, and identity are all renegotiating the terms — this episode will feel like being seen and understood. Melani is a treasure, and we cannot wait for you to meet her. Thought-provoking Quotes: “When you get off your period, you have maybe a good week and a half where you can laugh and engage with everyone. But with perimenopause and menopause and beyond, it's every day. So, if I throw a shoe, I'm sorry. I did what I did, you know? Lock me up.” – Melani Sanders “I can't niche down because I'm too freaking much.” – Melani Sanders “I'm not big on attention. I don't want all eyes on me. I'm typically the mom that will set things up and make it beautiful and then sit at the back of the room where you'll never know that it's me. I want to be able to open the door for my sisters and while they go out there and do it.” – Melani Sanders “Humor can be so healing. We need it. The second we lose our ability to laugh, we are in real trouble.” – Jen Hatmaker Resources Mentioned in This Episode: We Do Not Care Club – https://wedonotcareclub.com/ The Official We Do Not Care Club Handbook: A Hot-Mess Guide for Women in Perimenopause, Menopause, and Beyond Who Are Over It by Melani Sanders – https://amzn.to/3MC9BxS Ashwagandha Supplement – https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/grocery/search?k=ashwagandha+supplements Harper Collins, Harvest imprint – https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/harvest The We Do Not Care Movement - A Glimpse Into How It All Started – https://www.facebook.com/melani.sanders/videos/1445359516454880/ Guest's Links: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/justbeingmelani/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/melani.sanders/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@justbeingmelani Connect with Jen!Jen's Website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmakerJen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmakerJen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker The For the Love Podcast is presented by Audacy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
When the first signs of menopause hit, the temptation can be strong to throw everything we have at it–all the supplements, all the hacks, all the hormones. But not everything is right for everyone, and doing too much at once can backfire, leaving you feeling worse, lighter in the wallet, or both. This week, we take a more measured, targeted approach with pharmacist, nutritionist, and certified menopause lifestyle practitioner Sarah Gray, author of It's Not You, It's Perimenopause. A marathon runner herself, Sarah explains how incremental, sustainable changes—matched to your body, goals, and real life—can help you feel better now while protecting your health for the long run.Sarah Gray is one of Australia's few dual-qualified health professionals in pharmacy and nutrition, and a Certified Menopause Lifestyle Practitioner. She takes a practical, science-based, whole-person approach to helping women thrive through perimenopause and beyond—blending nutrition, movement, mindset, and the smart use of supplements and medications. A trusted Australian health expert and social media thought leader, Sarah has appeared on Channel 10's My Market Kitchen for four seasons and regularly contributes across radio, print, online media, and podcasts. In her debut book, The Australian Perimenopause Action Plan, she draws on 25+ years across pharmacy, private practice, public health, and the supplements industry to give women a clear, actionable roadmap for midlife. You can learn more about her and her work at thenutritionpharmacist.comResourcesBook: It's Not You, It's Perimenopause Collagen studies: Specific collagen peptides benefit the biosynthesis of matrix molecules of tendons and ligamentsCollagen supplementation augments changes in patellar tendon properties in female soccer playersSign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://feisty.co/feisty-40/Book Your Mallorca Cycling Trip with Feisty: https://feisty.co/events/mallorca-cycling-trip-with-the-cyclists-menu/Learn More about our 2026 Feisty Events, including Bike Camps and Cycling Trips: https://feisty.co/events/Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopauseHit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099Support our Partners:Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Cozy Earth: Use Code HITPLAY at https://cozyearth.com/ for up to 20% offHettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/
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Women deserve clear and empowering hormone education that actually makes sense, and Dr. Julie Taylor delivers exactly that in this action-packed conversation. Drawing from her book, The Hormone Manual, she walks through what is happening in each decade of a woman's life and offers simple, effective strategies to support energy, metabolism, mood, cycles, and overall wellbeing. You will learn how to understand your body's signals, what tests truly matter, how to navigate perimenopause with clarity, and which lifestyle changes create the biggest impact. This episode is filled with practical wisdom that helps women feel informed, capable, and confident in every season. Topics Covered In This Episode: Hormone changes across life stages Functional medicine testing for women Supporting metabolism and mood Perimenopause and symptom relief Daily habits for hormone balance Show Notes: Learn more about Dr. Taylor Follow @julietaylormd on Instagram Read The Hormone Manual: A Straightforward Guide for Every Woman at Every Stage of Life Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate! Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD's online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood. Listen to today's episode on our website Functional Medicine Physician | Root-Cause Healer | Women's Hormone & Gut Health Expert Dr. Julie Taylor is a pioneering functional medicine physician dedicated to uncovering the why behind chronic illness. With over 15 years of clinical experience, she blends cutting-edge lab testing, personalized nutrition, and lifestyle medicine to help patients reclaim vibrant health—without relying on band-aid solutions. After witnessing the limitations of conventional care during her residency at a top-tier academic medical center, Dr. Taylor pivoted and embarked upon a preventive medicine residency at Loma Linda University. It was there that she was first introduced to the concept of preventing and reversing disease. After completing her training, she then pursued advanced training through the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and became one of the first physicians in her region to practice preventive and functional medicine. She specializes in: • Hormone optimization (thyroid, adrenal, PCOS, menopause/perimenopause) • Gut microbiome restoration (SIBO, leaky gut, IBS) • Autoimmune reversal (Hashimoto's, rheumatoid arthritis) • Mold & environmental toxicity • Longevity & metabolic health Her signature course "Hormone Clarity: A Doctor's Straightforward Guide to Navigating Menopause" has helped thousands ditch brain fog, fatigue, and stubborn weight by addressing hidden infections, nutrient deficiencies, and genetic predispositions. Patients praise her rare ability to translate complex science into actionable, sustainable plans. A nationally recognized speaker and USA Today bestselling author of The Hormone Manual: A Straightforward Guide for Every Woman at Every Stage of Life (2025), Dr. Taylor has been interviewed on NBC, Dr. Phil, as well as numerous podcasts. She has been featured in Real Simple magazine as well as numerous other publications . When not seeing patients at her boutique clinic, Julie Taylor MD Functional Medicine, in Pasadena, CA (or virtually in Tennessee), Dr. Taylor mentors the next generation of functional docs and advocates for integrative care reform. She believes true healing begins when medicine treats the terrain, not just the disease. "Your body isn't broken—it's sending signals. My job is to help you listen." This Episode's Sponsors Enjoy the health benefits of PaleoValley's products such as their supplements, superfood bars and meat sticks. Receive 15% off your purchase by heading to paleovalley.com/doctormom Discover for yourself why Needed is trusted by women's health practitioners and mamas alike to support optimal pregnancy outcomes. Try their 4 Part Complete Nutrition plan which includes a Prenatal Multi, Omega-3, Collagen Protein, and Pre/Probiotic. To get started, head to thisisneeded.com, and use code DOCTORMOM20 for 20% off Needed's Complete Plan! 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If you feel like you're doing everything right and nothing is changing, it's probably not you. It's your metabolism being under supported for years without you even realizing it. In episode 2 of our Real Results Reset series, I'm breaking down why so many women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s feel stuck despite eating clean, moving their bodies, and trying to do all the right things.I walk you through the real metabolic blockers that quietly slow progress, why your body isn't working against you, but protecting you, and what supportive shifts actually help your metabolism respond again without more restriction or burnout.By the end, you'll feel relief knowing your metabolism isn't broken and you're not failing. If you want to find out which blocker is holding you back and what happens when you finally start supporting your body the right way, hit play and let's dive in.4:24 – How Chronic Undereating and Inconsistent Calories Hurt Your Progress7:45 – Why Protein Is The Essential Fix Most Women Miss9:53 – Stress Isn't Just Mental—How Busy Living Spikes Cortisol & Stalls Progress2:57 – Hormonal Shifts in Perimenopause, Menopause, and Postpartum—What They Actually Mean for Metabolism16:57 – Five Simple Steps to Unstick Your Metabolism—Consistency Beats Perfection Every TimeOTHER EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE:Ready to stop starting over? Tune into the Real Results Reset Series playlist and listen to the full January series HERE
Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz One of the biggest mistakes women make in perimenopause is assuming that everything we're experiencing is “normal.” But just because these symptoms are common doesn't mean they're something you have to live with. Today, we're continuing my new series, The Perimenopause Reset,” where we cut through all the misinformation and cookie-cutter advice and focus on what actually works in perimenopause. In this episode, I'm peeling back the curtain on what's normal in perimenopause…and what's not…and six signs that your shifting hormones may actually be a hormone imbalance. I'll also address some of your most commonly Googled questions, including: ✅ How do I know if I'm in perimenopause or if something is wrong with my hormones? ✅ What symptoms are normal in perimenopause—and what's not? ✅ How do I know if my symptoms are stress or hormones? ✅ What does a hormone imbalance feel like in midlife women? ✅ Why do my labs look normal but I still feel awful? ✅ Why can't I sleep through the night anymore after 40? ✅ Is it normal to feel exhausted all the time in perimenopause? ✅ Why am I gaining weight in my 40s even though I haven't changed how I eat? ✅ How can I tell which hormone is causing my symptoms? If you woke up recently feeling like you're living in someone else's body, this episode is for you. — NEXT STEPS: Do You Have A Hormone Imbalance? Take my FREE Hormone Symptom Profile Assessment: https://bit.ly/takemyhormonequiz Become a Podcast Insider + Subscribe to The Hot Flash–Hormone hacks, recipes, and lifestyle tips I don't share anywhere else!: https://areyoutheremidlife.com/ Tired of Tossing and Turning? Grab my FREE “Better Sleep After 40” Supplement Cheat Sheet: https://monicalanetopete.kit.com/sleepbetter — *Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. I share the strategies that have worked for me, and you are advised to do your own research and speak to your medical provider for care.
Click to Text Thoughts on Today's EpisodeOur episode today explores how the same physical activity can serve completely different purposes depending on your intention behind it. We challenge the wellness industry's constant pressure to "go harder" and achieve maximum intensity every single day, suggesting it's time to release that mentality. Instead, let's go after a grace-based approach rooted in freedom rather than legalism. We are wired for freedom by God!By pre-deciding your intention before exercise—whether that's challenging your cardiovascular system, gently moving for mental health, building strength, or simply clearing your head—you can stay focused on what you truly need rather than falling into comparison or guilt. The key is being honest with yourself about what you need while giving yourself permission to adjust when necessary, recognizing that backing off isn't failure—it's listening to your body with wisdom and discernment.Main points discussed:1. Macro Why vs. Micro Why2. Examples of Micro Whys 3. Saying Goodbye to "Go Harder" 4. Freedom Through Grace (Drawing from Galatians 5:1)5. Examples of Micro Whys 6. Protecting yourself from falling into old comparison patterns Links:Strong and Vibrant at Home: Strength Training and Wellness for Christian Women in Perimenopause and BeyondMoving Forward Together: 4-Week Small Group CoachingLearn More about Moving Forward TogetherApply by January 23 My latest recommended ways to nourish and move your body, mind and spirit: Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter Be Strong and Vibrant! Online Strength Training Course for Christian Women in Perimenopause and Beyond 30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health (free download)Connect with Amy: GracedHealth.com Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnell
Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has lived in the U.S. for decades, but is casting himself as part of the future of Iran amid protests. He wants President Trump to intervene "so this regime finally collapses and puts an end to all the problems that we are facing." Pahlavi said his nearly half century in the U.S. is an asset to replace the Islamic Republic with what he called a "democratic alternative." Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is facing intense criticism, accused of allowing X users to generate sexually explicit images of real women and children. One of the alleged victims is Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Musk's children. She said she discovered people used Grok to generate and publish sexualized deepfake images without her permission and share them on X. Musk has not responded to a request for comment. Oprah Winfrey is opening up about her personal weight journey. In her new book, "Enough: Your Health, Your Weight and What It's Like To Be Free," she reveals she went from blaming and shaming herself to transforming her health. Winfrey and Dr. Ania Jastreboff, the book's co-author, join "CBS Mornings" to talk about ending the shame around weight, diet culture and GLP-1 medications. You can purchase Winfrey and Jastreboff's book by clicking here: https://amzn.to/3N2zRSu Francois Arnaud joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the popular series "Heated Rivalry," based on the "Game Changers" book series. It follows rising hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. What begins as a fling between two rivals turns into a yearslong journey of love, denial and self discovery. Arnaud plays Scott Hunter, a closeted gay professional hockey player in the same league who has fallen in love with a smoothie shop worker. He talks about the message in the series and how it developed into a hit show. Content creator Melani Sanders shares in her viral videos all the things menopausal women no longer care about. She speaks to "CBS Mornings" about her new book, "The Official We Do Not Care Club Handbook: A Hot-Mess Guide for Women in Perimenopause, Menopause, and Beyond Who Are Over It" and how one viral video started a movement. You can purchase Sanders' book by clicking here: https://amzn.to/3YUHay3 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
280. Implementing the ONE Lifestyle Change that Improves All Aspects of Health with Sue Becker Isaiah 61:1 AMP “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, Because the Lord has anointed and commissioned me To bring good news to the humble and afflicted; He has sent me to bind up [the wounds of] the brokenhearted, To proclaim release [from confinement and condemnation] to the [physical and spiritual] captives And freedom to prisoners,” *Transcription Below* Sue Becker is a gifted speaker and teacher, with a passion to share principles of healthy living in an encouraging way. She is the co-owner of The Bread Beckers and founder of the ministry, Real Bread Outreach, all dedicated to promoting whole grain nutrition. Sue has a degree in Food Science from UGA and is the author of The Essential Home Ground Flour Book. Sue is a veteran home-schooling mom with 9 children and 13 grandchildren. She and her husband Brad, live in Canton, GA. Through her teaching, countless families have found improved health. Sue's Instagram: @suebreadbeckers Sue's Website Sue's Podcast Questions and Topics We Cover: You've supplied us with the knowledge, so now let's move on to the wisdom, which is learning how to apply what we now know. What equipment and grain do we need to get started so that this is possible to incorporate into our lifestyle? Once we mill the grain, how long do we have to use it before it loses its nutritional benefits? How long does it typically take to experience benefits from this lifestyle change and what health benefits can we expect to experience? Related Episodes from The Savvy Sauce: 14 Simple Changes for Healthier Living with Leslie Sexton and Vasu Thorpe 26 Practical Tips to Eating Dinner Together as a Family with Blogger and Cookbook Co-Author, Rachel Tiemeyer 33 Pursuing Health with Functional Medicine Specialist, Dr. Jill Carnahan 129 Healthy Living with Dr. Tonya Khouri 205 Power of Movement with Alisa Keeton (Revelation Wellness) 212 School Series: Benefits of Homeschooling with Jodi Mockabee 256 Gut Health, Allergies, Inflammation and Proactive Solutions with Emily Macleod-Wolfe 261 Edible Theology with Kendall Vanderslice 270 Female Sex Hormones, Periods, and Perimenopause with Emily Macleod-Wolfe 275 Raising Healthy Kids: Free Tips with Emily Johnson Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook or Instagram or Our Website Gospel Scripture: (all NIV) Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.” Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.” Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.” Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.” John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.” Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.” Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“ Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“ Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” *Transcription* Music: (0:00 – 0:11) Laura Dugger: (0:12 - 1:45) Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, where we have practical chats for intentional living. I'm your host, Laura Dugger, and I'm so glad you're here. Thank you to the Sue Neihouser Team for sponsoring this episode. If you're looking to buy or sell a home this season, make sure you reach out to Sue at 309-229-8831. Sue would love to walk alongside you as you unlock new doors. I'm thrilled to get to be back with Sue Becker as my guest today. Make sure you go back and listen to part one, which we recorded last week. She was incredible explaining the one nutritional difference that will change everything. And now today, we're going to learn all of the practicals of how to actually implement this into our lifestyle. Here's our chat. Welcome back to The Savvy Sauce, Sue. Sue Becker: (1:45 - 1:46) Thank you. It's so good to be with you again. I can't wait to share even more. Laura Dugger: (1:46 - 1:52) Well, last time you shared just incredible testimonies of the powerful difference that one nutritional change can make. And you root everything even back in the Bible, and God has really led you on this journey. So biblical passages about bread or grain or wheat appear hundreds of times throughout the Bible. But do you have any specific ones that come to mind that God has highlighted in your own life? Sue Becker: (1:53 - 11:48) Yes, for sure. Shortly after, you know, I think I mentioned there's a way that seems right to a man, but the end thereof is death. And we don't necessarily relate that to bread, but it certainly does describe what happened, you know, when the steel rolling mills displaced the local miller. And then one, another one is Proverbs 23, verses 1 through 3, I think somewhere thereabouts. You know, white bread has always been around. The wealthy, the royalty, they wanted fluffier bread and they found a way. And they knew that they could make these sieves, if you would, out of reeds, and they would sift the bran and germ out to produce fluffier bread. But only the wealthy could afford that. Two reasons. Only the wealthy could afford servants or slaves or bakers, you know, to bake their bread for them. That was the royalty. But then also the poor people, when they sift the bran and germ away, they lose about 25% of the flour. So, for 100 bag of grain or, you know, 100 pounds of grain, you are going to end up with 75 pounds of flour, 25 pounds of bran and germ. They couldn't give that up. You know, they couldn't just throw away, discard that food source. So, they ate what was called dirty bread or peasant bread or whatever that we now pay extra money to get back to. But, you know, when I started milling and I read Proverbs 23 in a different light, because what happened with the steel rolling mills, when the white flour came on the scene for the first time in the history of the world, which you won't read about this in a history book, white bread, white flour became food for rich and poor alike. And that's why we began to see sickness and disease. The wealthy had it. And, you know, the royalty had it. But Proverbs 23 says, “Be careful when you sit down to the king's table. Do not crave his dainties and his delicacies.” And I always thought that might be things like, you know, squid or, you know, eyeballs or foods that caviar, you know, things that we couldn't afford. But dainties and delicacies to me now describes white flour, fluffy things, bread and pastries and cakes. So, God says don't crave his dainties and delicacies. They are deceitful food. And it even says put a knife to your throat lest you be given the gluttony. We talked last time about bread. People thinking, you know, gaining weight. Well, you know, the white flour dainties and delicacies. Yes, they lead to gluttony. So that was one that really came to mind. And then, of course, Isaiah 55 verse two. “Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread and your earnings for what does not satisfy?” And so, I always thought, oh, Lord, I didn't know it wasn't bread. You know, I didn't know that's what I was spending my money on. But just a few weeks ago, I was thinking about that verse again in a little different light. Like He was saying, why are you spending your money for that which is not bread? We're spending all this money moving away from bread on food, the keto, the fat, the all these the meat. You know, we're spending our money on all these things that aren't bread. They don't satisfy like bread does. So that was a little different light. Yes, on the one hand, what I thought I was spending my money on. I didn't know it wasn't bread. But then now all these anti-bread, anti-grain diets. Why are you God saying, why are you spending your money on all of that on and your earnings for what does not satisfy? So that was a little different light on that picture. And of course, then Haggai chapter one, verse five says, “You sow much, but you reap little you eat, but no one is full. You drink, but you never have enough. And he who earns wages, earns it to put it in a bag with holes in it.” And you may be going, how does that relate to bread? We spend all this money on food, and I air quotes “food stuff” that is taking our health away, making us sick. To me, that's a bag with holes in it. Because then what do we spend the rest of our money on health care, medicine, whatever. So those were some, some pretty profound scriptures that God showed me. And 1 Timothy 4:1-3. It says that the Holy Spirit declares that on the last day, some will turn away from the faith and pay attention to deceitful spirits. And listen to these doctrines of demons. This is the scripture saying this misled by the hypocrisy of liars who forbid marriage and advocate abstaining from foods, which God has created to be gratefully shared by those who believe and have a clear knowledge of the truth. That's pretty powerful. That's pretty powerful because you can grill yourself a steak. You can eat an apple all by yourself. You can eat fruits and vegetables all by yourself. You're not going to make one roll. You're not going to make one piece of bread. Bread was made to be shared. And even the word companion means with bread. Did you ever think about that? So, um, that's, that's pretty powerful that in the end times and, you know, wherever you are with that, but we have to believe that there are teachings that are teaching us to for, you know, to not eat foods that God created to be shared and bread is at the top of that list. So those are some powerful bread scriptures that that have just ministered to me. There's, there's just so many, you know, and Jesus John 6:35, I typically sign my book that way. Jesus says, “I am the real bread of life. And he who comes to me shall be satisfied” in Isaiah 61. That's a verse the Lord gave me so many years ago. And, you know, most people know it, the spirit of the Lord God is upon me because he's anointed me to preach the gospel, you know, and I'll never forget. I had the great privilege of sharing the gospel one time, which is not something I normally do. And at a women's homeless shelter in Atlanta, and I saw in seven or eight people after I shared gave their life to the Lord. And I was like, oh, this is what I want to do. I don't want to talk constipation and poop anymore. And surely it's not important. And I really got kind of down about it. I was like, yes, I want to go share the gospel. This can't be important. And a couple of days later, after that wonderful, glorious experience, I mean, I literally wanted to go hand tracks out on the street corner. I just wanted to be one of those people. And I was supposed to be going to speak at a women's Bible study, giving my what my children lovingly call mom's poop talk. And I got up and I was like; I didn't want to do it. And I just cried out to the Lord. I was like, I don't want to talk poop anymore. There's so much more in me besides this. And surely this can't be important. And again, cried out to the Lord. Again, just turned to my regular Bible reading. And my verse of the day on my calendar was Isaiah 61, one through three or four, whatever it is. The spirit of the Lord God is upon you. He's anointed and qualified me to preach the gospel. And I was like, yes. And it says to bind up and heal the broken heart. And I was like, yes, that was those ladies. I know this is what you want me to do. And then it said, proclaim Liberty to the captives. And in my Amplified version in parentheses, it said spiritual and physical. And what God spoke so to my heart, he goes, the message that I'm sending you to speak today is to set my people physical captives free. He said, my people aren't spiritually captive. Their physical captives held in captivity by every kind of sickness, disease, snotty nose, constipation, irritable bowel, diverticulitis, whatever. Big ones and little ones, you know, health issues. And that I got up and I just renewed my passion. And I was like, okay, Lord, this is what you've called me to do. So that was that was the real game changer. It kind of a game changer for me. I was beginning to see the unimportance of it. And now, after all these years, I mean, when people hug you and with tears in their eyes, sorry, and tell you that you that you're teaching save their life. Now, I know what God was talking about. And I still love to share the gospel. I still love to teach the word. And I know God's anointed me to do that as well. But this is definitely where God has called me. And another time when I was out speaking, he shared and I was, you know, kind of questioning. And it says in Matthew, when the multitudes, when Jesus saw the multitudes coming to him to heal him, you know, to seek healing. It says he had compassion on them because they were harassed, distressed, bewildered and helpless and dejected like sheep without a shepherd. And it said, and then he goes on to say, and he's telling his disciples, the harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. And he spoke to me then and he said, the laborers are few. There's not many out there at that time. There were not many people out there teaching what I teach, teaching other things, maybe, but not about the bread, real bread. So those have been some life-changing scriptures that have just given me a heart and a passion to keep going. And then, of course, it's the bread stories that just come. Laura Dugger: (11:49 - 12:19) So it's incredible. So profound. And I'm with you. I love the Amplified version. Yes. You've supplied us with so much knowledge today and last week. But now I'd love to move on to the wisdom portion, which is learning how to apply what we now know. So Sue, if we're just getting started, what equipment do we need? And then how is that going to be possible for us to incorporate it into our lives? Sue Becker: (12:20 - 17:03) So like I said last time, I think we ended with keep it simple. Grain mill, top of the list. I once heard a lady. She taught a little bit on milling, too. And she said, “I tell everybody you want to change the health of your family. Start with a grain mill.” And like I say, over and over, I have never seen one dietary change make such profound and extensive, immediate, noticeable, across the board health benefits. So start with a grain mill and you don't have to have a barn. You don't have to have a live by a creek and a gristmill and all of that. It will sit right on your counter. And still today, after 34 years of milling my own grain, my grain mill still has prime real estate on my counter. And it's the most valuable kitchen tool in my kitchen. I love the Wonder Mill particularly. We do sell other mills. The NutriMill is a great mill as well. I like the stainless steel milling heads because they're fast, they're very clean, and they just get the job done very quickly. Stone mills have gotten very trendy and popular. We sell those as well. They're slower, might be better for a smaller family. They do, you know, have a broader spectrum of from pre-cracking, cracking the grain to very fine flour. And that's why some people are attracted to that. But if I want cracked grain or coarse ground grain, I just use my blender, which I don't think too many people don't have a blender. You know, we all have blenders. So that's an easy fix for me. And it's just, to me, the micronizing or the stainless steel milling head mills, the Wonder Mill, the NutriMill, they're just so easy to use. Put them together. I mean, they just snap together, turn it on, pour the grain in. There's no calibrating, no, you know, adjusting the milling heads and everything. They're just easy, and they're fast, and they mill a lot of flour at once. So if you have a large family like mine, you know, I milled 12 cups of flour in less than a minute by the time I've got my other ingredients ready. So that's top of your list. And then you're going to have to have some kind of grain. So, like I said, that was the next thing people go, where do I get grain? And I'm like, well, I guess we need to sell grain, too. So we sell just about every kind of grain or bean here at Bread Beckers. We sell it in food-grade plastic buckets so that it is storable. You want to keep your grain protected from moisture and bugs and, of course, rodents. So it's grown outside, so there could be bugs undetected in your grain that you might buy in a bag or something like that. But it's really important to protect your investment. Hard wheat is going to be your grain for yeast bread. So we have hard red and hard white. We do sell also kamut and spelt. Like my sourdough bread I've got working on right now is a combination of kamut and red wheat, which is one I really, really like. But those are more ancient grains. Those are in the bread-making category of wheat, so you could do that. And then if you know you're going to make cakes and cookies and things like that, I highly recommend getting some soft wheat. Well, we get ours is grown in Montana, but they have to irrigate to make it soft wheat, so it is grown. We do have a soft red wheat that is grown here in Georgia that we sell and then a soft white wheat that we also sell. And that's good for your cakes, cookies, brownies, biscuits, things like that. And then corn, mill your own corn. You've never tasted cornbread until you mill your own. These are just easy quick bread recipes. You can find them all in my book, The Essential Home-Ground Flour Book. So that's it. And then, of course, basic list of getting started items. Beyond that, you might already have oil. We use extra virgin olive oil. That's just my oil of choice. There's some other sunflower seed oil, grapeseed oil, avocado oil. Those are good oils. I just don't need another oil. We import our olive oil from Greece, and it is truly extra virgin olive oil. Unfortunately, the olive oil industry is not very reputable, so you have to know what you're getting. And we actually were able to visit the olive oil factory and I guess you call them orchards, the fields, two years ago. And that was really great. It's Creighton Mills. It's a fifth-generation family-owned olive oil company and very, very reputable. And so we know that what we're getting is truly extra virgin. Yeah, you had a question? Laura Dugger: (17:04 - 17:13) Yeah, just with that, because it is such a corrupt industry, can you elaborate a little bit more about what's special about that? Sue Becker: (17:13 - 21:07) Yeah, so to be labeled or designated extra virgin olive oil, it has to have a percent acidity. And I do have a podcast on my Sue's Healthy Minutes, “The Fact About Fats”, and I explain what that means. It's not a pH, but it's a percent acidity of 0.8%. And that's a measurement of the, and I'll go into more detail in my podcast, but simply it's just a measurement of the amount of oxidation of those fatty acids that are found in the olives that has taken place. So, 0.8 means that it's a measurement of how much there. And so, it has to meet that requirement to be extra virgin olive oil. Anything less than that is just better and better, you know. So, our olive oil, excuse me, from the Isle of Crete is where our olive oil comes from in Greece. The basic one we have, the Agrelia, they guarantee that it's 0.8 or less. Most of the time it's 0.5. Then we have one that's 0.2 and so on. And we do have a certified organic. The problem is, and I know not everybody's going to run out and get their olive oil from us, but here's what you want to look for. You want to look for an olive oil that is bottled in the country of origin. Because the disreputable oil companies, when they bring the olive oil in in barrels and take it, it might be checked there at the dock or whatever. But then when they take it to their factory and bottle it, no one pays attention there. So, they are mixing it with other oils oftentimes. We used to sell oil that was labeled extra virgin cold pressed olive oil. We had it tested and the results came back that it was less than 1% olive oil. So that tells you it's, you know, the oils you're buying on the shelf, chances are if they're bottled here in America. Now that I know California makes some. There's actually an olive oil company in South Georgia around Vidalia. They've learned that olives will grow there very well. And so there's some reputable companies in the United States. So, you know, you just need to know your company. But typically, if it comes from another country and bottled here, you might need to be cautious about that. So, yeah. So that's what you need to look for. So, I love olive oil. Contrary to what people try to say that they are selling other oils, olive oil has a perfectly fine smoke point. And you can fry in it. I stir fry in it. I fry my doughnuts in it. You can take it up to 400 degrees without any issues at all. I do use coconut oil from time to time. If I'm trying to make something non-dairy, you know, I'll use it in place of butter. But then I also use real butter. So those are my fats that I look for. And like I said, there's, you know, grapeseed oil is fine. Avocado oil is fine. I think we do sell an avocado oil. But I don't need a lot of other. Those three, olive oil, coconut oil, and butter are just fine. Yeah. Okay. And then raw unpasteurized honey. I sweeten my bread with honey and bake with honey if honey will work. And in most places it will. Where it gets a little tricky working with honey is cakes and cookies and brownies, things like that. I tell people things that have more sugar than flour, you might want to eat in moderation. And that's where, you know, some alternatives, less refined sweeteners. And we use honey granules and sucanat products for brown sugar and white sugar. So those are just some simple things. Laura Dugger: (21:08 - 24:17) And now a brief message from our sponsor. With over 28 years of experience in real estate, Sue Neihouser of the Sue Neihouser Team is a RE-MAX agent of Central Illinois. 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Thanks for your sponsorship. I'd love to go into a few of the other ingredients but first if we're even just thinking of the grain ideally we would get to come and visit you and get it from you. We've gone through all the steps. But if we live elsewhere, two questions. How would we start a co-op so that we could have grain or how do we find out if one's already in our area? And then also are there any fear of glyphosate or any other issues with grain? Sue Becker: (24:17 - 32:44) Oh wow, that's a loaded question. So, first of all, let's just say if you don't live close to us, we ship buckets of grain every day. UPS, we do. But the shipping is quite expensive. UPS does not care about the cost of the product. They care about the weight. And so, once we get it boxed up in the box that we have to ship it in, it's 49 pounds. So, it can cost anywhere from $25 to $30 just in shipping for that bucket of grain. Our grain prices are still very competitive, a lot less than a lot of people out there. And we do carbon dioxide package our buckets of grain. So, we guarantee that they are bug free. You don't have to put your grain in the freezer. You don't have to put diatomaceous earth or bay leaves. We've already done it. That's what the carbon dioxide gas has done. And once it does its job, it's done its job. It doesn't matter now if you open the bucket and go in and out, in and out, in and out. But we realized back, I think I shared our Joseph vision of providing God's people with grain. Way back, we started something called co-ops. As we traveled and spoke, people would ask that very question. Okay, great. I'm buying the grain from you now, but what do I do when you leave? You know, I'm in Richmond, Virginia. I'm in Miami, Florida or Orlando, whatever. So, we developed co-ops. And you can go on our website, breadbeckerscoop.com, and find co-ops in your area. And what that is, we have a coordinator, some person that kind of handles and facilitates the ordering. If you join a co-op that's the closest to you, you'll get on, you know, there's no cost to join. And you're never obligated to order. If you don't need to order in that cycle, that's fine. We deliver to each area four times a year. I'm sorry, three times a year, every four months. And so, you'll get an email saying your ordering window is this month. So, you order, say, in August for a September delivery or June for a July delivery. And everybody's on a schedule. We have them grouped together. And then you can order as much or as little as you want. And it greatly reduces the shipping cost per bucket. And you typically get a discount for ordering with the co-op as a group. So that's a great advantage of a co-op. If you can't find one in your area, then email support@breadbeckers.com, and we'll send you the information of starting a co-op in your area. Pretty much all you have to do, because it's pretty streamlined, when people order they just go online, order, and pay us. But then it's put together as your co-op. And you just have to facilitate the delivery and then making sure everybody knows to come get their product from you. But that's the way it works. So that would be a great opportunity to get grain and whatever. And like I said, we ship anything on our website you can get through the co-op, most everything, really, really saves on shipping. And then we have certified organic grain here. And, of course, it can have no chemical, herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers used at all. Contrary to what you may read and hear and see on the internet, wheat is not genetically modified, not at all. Now it was approved for testing and trials last year in August, but up until that point none at all was here in the United States. And it's still in the trial and testing. I'm praying that it never comes out on the commercial market. But right now, there is no genetically modified wheat, especially that we offer or that's offered out there commercially. That being said, that means wheat is not roundup ready. If it was sprayed with glyphosate, it would kill the plant. Now, non-organic farmers can use it on their soil to kill, you know, whatever's been growing. So pre-planting, then once they harvest it, they can use it after harvest. So, there is an issue with, you know, using glyphosates in our non-organic farming techniques. It is very uncommon, contrary to what you hear people say, for a wheat farmer to use roundup or glyphosate as a desiccant to harvest their grain. It's very, very uncommon in the United States. Colder climates where there's a chance they might lose it to bad weather or whatever, they may. But even still there's other things they prefer to do instead of that because that's expensive. It's not cheap. You know, you're talking 30,000-acre farms, these, you know, big wheat farmers. So, it's very, very uncommon. And you can even find that information on the USDA website, that it's less than 3% ever use it like that. Now, like I said, there are other crops and farmers that use it pre and post harvest, but we're very comfortable with our grain suppliers. Most of our wheat comes from Montana. It's cold. And they still practice pretty traditional farming methods, tilling things under and planting cover crops and things like that. But if you're really, really concerned, then buy certified organic. I mean, you know, for the price difference, yes, I think it's like $12, but that's for 42 pounds of grain. So, you know, but like I said, we are very comfortable with our farmers, with our suppliers. Our oat supplier says that they spot check and make sure that, you know, no glyphosate is used even on their non-organics. I think the problem with there, and people are going to say, oh, yeah, but they tested all these cereals and these oat products and found that they all had residual glyphosate. You've got to remember; those are your big food companies. Those are your big pharma, your big, the other pharma, F-A-R-M-E, you know, M-A. There's no telling, you know, what they do. But, you know, glyphosate use is a significant issue. I want people to understand that. But it's more in the farming techniques of desiccating after harvest, instead of used to farmers after harvest, the stubbles all there and corn stalks are all there. They would till it all under and then that would decay and, you know, help nourish the soil. Now they're going in, and this is non-organic farming, they're going in and spraying the fields and then just using seed drills. Not as prevalent, I don't believe, with wheat, but it is used a lot with soybeans, corn, what else, cotton. Cotton is really bad. And there's not a lot you can do. I mean, we just have to stay informed. But I hate it when I see people passing on misinformation about making it sound like it's just a blanket procedure that's done of desiccating these massive wheat fields, you know. And I've seen pictures; people will show them dead in the field. Well, the wheat turns very golden and dries out, you know, before harvest. And then once they harvest it, it dies right there in the field. So, it's just kind of a misnomer. But when in doubt, buy organic. So there. But, you know, I tell people if you're going to avoid toxins and glyphosate the way it's being used in our country today, you would basically have to never leave your house, go naked and probably never eat any food at all, you know. And think about like lawns and golf courses and things like that. If you live around that, you're being exposed a good bit. So, wheat is actually detoxifying. So, it passes through the body absorbing toxins. So, I think you're safe with wheat and, you know. But again, buy organic if you're concerned. Laura Dugger: (32:45 - 32:57) Love that explanation. And then because I think of the other ingredients and bread and even the offerings that you have, what should we be aware of when it comes to salt and emulsifiers? Sue Becker: (32:58 - 36:23) Yeah. So salt is something I studied later, you know, after I, you know, I, it made sense why they started, you know, separating the bran and germ from the flour too. So, the flour wouldn't spoil, but I'm like, salt doesn't spoil. Why would they refine salt and do some digging and do some research and you find that natural mined mineral salt has trace minerals that we need, but it's the sodium chloride that makes the salty flavor. So, they, they have learned that they can extract those trace minerals out of the mind mineral salt and sell that to other industries for minerals and leave us with the sodium chloride and it's perfectly salty. So why not do that? And then so that it will rain, well, it will, you know, “when it rains, it pours” the, you, you're probably too young to know that slogan, but that was a big one when I was growing up. They heat treat the salt so that it does not readily absorb moisture. So the crystals are harder so that when it rains or it's humid, it will pour unlike your unrefined salt that will tend to clump up if it's humid. So that's what started happening to our salt. And I didn't believe this, but I did just a few weeks ago, go to the store because I haven't bought salt in years. Cause I get it. We sell Redmond's natural mined mineral salt that comes from Utah, but I went to the store and sure enough, they put anti-caking agents sometimes in some of the brands of salt, dextrose, which is a sugar. Who would have thought that? And just know that you know, the heat treatment is makes it where it doesn't readily absorb moisture. So that's why you tend to hold fluids when you eat a lot of salty foods. So, it's trying to help your body be able to utilize it. And while we're on salt, I hear a lot of people, they'll ask me, can I make the bread without salt? My doctors put me on a low salt diet. First of all, that's concerning, but I want to say to you, just getting rid of processed foods, it will greatly diminish your sodium intake from bread to they have, you know, when things are so denatured that they, you know, they smash it, they cook it, they boil it, they take all this out and that out. Well, then it's flavorless. So, they have to sweeten it and salt it to make you want to even buy it again. So, if you look at ingredient or not ingredient labels, but nutrition labels on processed foods, and I'm talking canned fruits, vegetables, bread products, and all these things, you will see that the sodium levels are much higher than the potassium levels. Well, in nature, that is not the way it is in, in your fresh fruits and vegetables. Your potassium level is typically twice your sodium level where, so read your labels on your food and you'll see that sodium is typically twice the potassium in processed foods. So that's what I encourage people. You know, you can make bread without salt. You probably won't like it. It'll be kind of tasteless. If you need to read, if you feel more comfortable reducing the amount of salt, then do that. But most importantly, quit eating processed foods. That's going to greatly reduce your salt intake and then use a natural mind mineral salt that your body can utilize. So that's salt. What was the other thing? Laura Dugger: (36:24 - 36:25) Emulsifier. Sue Becker: (36:25 - 40:36) Raw unpasteurized honey is what I use. I recommend. And then the emulsifier. I think you must be talking about lecithin. Lecithin is totally an optional ingredient. You can make great bread without lecithin, but I'm going to tell you, you can make really great bread by adding a little bit of lecithin to your bread dough. It's a natural emulsifier. It is what's called a phospholipid. It has an acetylcholine that is what it's made of. And it, it, what it does in your body, it breaks down fat and cholesterol into small enough particles that can get through your capillary wall and into your bloodstream and into your cells and your tissue. It is found in any type of unrefined food that has oil. So, your eggs, your milk, your oils, your unrefined keyword, unrefined oils, and guess where else? Grains and beans. It's in the, the germ portion of your grains and beans. And that is the nutrient that even without adding it to your bread, it is there already. And that's the nutrient that I discovered brought brings down cholesterol, blood level cholesterol, because, and somebody kind of argued when I said that one time and I'm like, no, no, no, no. I didn't say cholesterol was bad. Cholesterol is not a bad guy. I like the way one biochemist puts it. She said, it's just the pig that got stuck in the barn door. It actually does. It gets stuck in our blood vessels because its big fat molecules are typically big. We need that lecithin in unrefined foods that have oil grains being one of those. And one of the most nutrient dense ones is, is your grains and beans and sources of lecithin, so it breaks those down into small enough particles so that they can get out of our blood and into our tissues and our cells where it is so needed. Cholesterol is a precursor of just about all your sex hormones, all your anti-inflammatory hormones that your body can make. If it has lecithin it helps vitamin D be converted. The sunshine be converted to vitamin D and our body and it makes; it's a part of the fat and protein layer of every cell in your body. The cell membrane of every cell in your body. So, it's very, very important to get that cholesterol out of the blood into the cell. So that's lecithin okay. That was a lot of information. What does it do to our bread? The very same thing it does in your body. It breaks the oil down. You've all heard the saying oil and water don't mix. Well, it breaks the oil down so that it is small enough particles. So, it will go mix into your dough a little better and it will make your dough very smooth, very silky. It will make your bread so very soft. And it's the same. It's the reason they use it in the food industry. They put it in salad dressings so that oil and vinegar will, will mix and stay mixed a little bit better. They started using it in the margarine industry because they're mixing milk and, and milk fats and water. So, they put the lecithin in there. Now I'm not saying don't eat margarine. That's not what I said. They put it in Reese's peanut butter cups. That's what makes that chocolate so smooth and creamy. I'm not saying don't eat Reese's peanut butter cups to get your lecithin, but I'm just explaining that's what it does. It's in your body and outside of your body and your food, and it will make your bread and rolls so soft. And we actually learned when we had a bakery years ago that it helps your bread retain moisture. It keeps it from drying out so quickly. But it's one of those things in Haiti and Tanzania, they don't make bread with lecithin that's an expense that we don't need. But if you want some really, really soft bread and really help my tortilla dough be really smooth and silky and make those tortillas just press out really well. So that's, that's why we use it there. You can use an egg has lecithin as well. I use both an egg and lecithin, and I have really, really soft bread. So just depends on what you're going for. I don't typically put it in my sourdough cause that's a different texture. And I don't typically put oil in my sourdough bread. Laura Dugger: (40:36 - 41:26) So yeah, it just depends on what you're doing there. Okay. That's so good to know. And with the fresh milled grain, I know that it loses nutritional value each day. And I think you've recommended don't let it go more than three days. You'll have to discard it if you don't use it in that time. And it makes me just wonder, then I'm going to link to a previous episode that we did on preparing food for our family, because one of the practices I'm thinking of was whatever you're making, make double and freeze half. So, Sue, I'm curious then with the nutritional value, if the freshly milled grain that we use as the flour is used in our baked goods or our bread, but then we put it in the freezer to be consumed at a later time. Does that compromise any of the nutritional value? Sue Becker: (41:27 - 45:57) Right? Not in, not that I have read and studied what we have to know that as soon as that grain is milled into flour, then now you've exposed the nutrients, the oil and all these to the air and oxidation begins to take place. You might not see it in flour, but you've all seen it in a banana or apple. You cut it, it starts turning dark right away. So, there's a lot of discrepancy and different viewpoints out there on how long that flour until the flour spoils. Well, that would be kind of like that apple is not spoiled, but definitely oxidation has taken place. So, years ago, I read some information that in the first day, you can lose as much as 45% by the third day, maybe as much as 90%. I don't, I don't have that information anymore. You know, I never thought I'd be speaking and teaching, so I don't quote it a lot, but I did contact a university, and they said most of the oxidation is going to take place in those first few days after milling. So exact numbers they didn't give me. But now I will say this, I would never throw flour away. So, I'm not going to say it's bad for you. And some people say six months to a year is the shelf life of that flour. You're not going to lose your protein. You're not going to lose your fiber. It's still probably the most nutrient dense flour that you can use and buy. But I will say this, your best bet is once the bread is baked from everything I have studied, the nutritional loss is minimal. So, if you need to make bread ahead, have a baking day, then bake your bread, freeze your bread or whatever you need to do so that it, most of the time, my bread will last for five or six days. Well, I say it won't mold in that time. Most of the time we eat it before then. So that would, that would be your best bet. Also storing bread, you want to either freeze it or leave it at room temperature. You don't want to store bread at refrigeration in the refrigerator. It will dry it out and cause it to go stale. Now, of course, if you have meat or something like that in there that needs to be refrigerated, of course, refrigerated muffins, little higher moisture. So, if you're not going to eat those in the, in a day or two or three, they, they might mold. So put them in the refrigerator. I have learned a little trick with storing muffins, put a paper towel in the container, either the bag or the container that you're storing them in. It'll really keep them from turning gooey. And of course, always let your bread muffins, whatever completely cool before you package them. But I never throw flour away. If typically, I travel with a grain mill or with bread, if I'm going on a short trip where I'm not taking my mill or whatever with me, then I'll, I'll take bread with me camping. Our family used to camp one. Can't take my milk. We did more primitive camping, can't tent camping, can't take my mill with me. So, I would mill up a pail of flour to make pancakes and, and things, you know, while we were camping. So, we would camp a week. I'm certainly not going to go home. I can't use this. It's older than three days. So, it's not going to hurt you to go that long, but it's, it's the best is mill the flour, bake your bread, mill your flour when you're ready to do your baking and then freeze or store or whatever. But sometimes that's not always possible. We went snow skiing a few years ago and we did take the bread machine. We went with my daughter and her family and we took, we opted to take the bread machine and we just milled flour and put it in a pail and we made bread every day. So, we couldn't take both. So, we did it that way. So certainly there's, there's, there's options. So, yeah, but I never throw flour away. And if I, if I happened to over mill and I have, you know, some charts that show you about how much grain to mill to get, how much flour. So, I rarely over mill, but sometimes you mill and go, Oh, I can't, you know, emergency have to leave. I would bag it, put it in the refrigerator and just try to use it, you know, as first before you use other things. Or if I have a little bit leftover, I'll keep it in the refrigerator and use it to dust my countertop or whatever, when I'm rolling my bread or dump it in my, you know, with a big batch of bread I'm using and just not worry about it. But 90% of the bread, no more than that, probably 99% of the bread I eat. I mill the flour, make the bread or the muffins or the pancakes or whatever. Laura Dugger: (45:57 - 47:00) So I'm so grateful for that clarification. I definitely have information. So that is awesome. I just wanted to let you know, there are now multiple ways to give when you visit TheSavvySauce.com. We now have a donation button on our website and you can find it under the donate page, which is under the tab entitled support. Our mailing address is also provided. If you would prefer to save us the processing fee and send a check that is tax deductible, either way, you'll be supporting the work of Savvy Sauce Charities and helping us continue to reach the nations with the good news of Jesus Christ. Make sure you visit TheSavvySauce.com today. Thanks for your support. So, let's say we've gathered our ingredients. We've made our first recipe. How long does it typically take to experience the benefits from this lifestyle change? And just to recap, what are some of the health benefits that you may experience? Sue Becker: (47:01 - 58:28) Well, bowel issues are going to be corrected pretty quickly. For me, constipation was my issue. It was done first day, I ate bread. Like I said, poop the next morning. A lot of people go, oh, constipation is not my problem. I'm going five times a day or 10 times a day. So that's more irritable bowel, spastic colon or chronic diarrhea. That may take a week to 10 days to correct, but we've seen people very quickly correct those bowel issues. So, bowel issues are probably the number one, the fastest that you might see. And I, I, you, I love this story that I tell on a lady, and I used to year. I've been telling it for about 20 years. And I used to call her an older lady, but I'm older than she is. Then she was then when I called her an older lady. So, this very young lady, she was the mother of a customer of ours. And the customer was her and her husband were missionaries and they were here on furlough. And she came into the store. Her mother lived in Boston, I believe. And she said, Sue, my mother's having a terrible time. She it's been on steroids for 10 years for her bowel issues. That you should never do that. And she said, but every time they try to wean her off, she has horrible issues. She now has bleeding bowels. She can't sleep through the night. She's getting up five times in the night to go to the bathroom. She can't leave her house. and I hear this a lot. I've had a fella gave testimonies, construction worker. He goes, “Do you know what? The number one thing I have to find out when I go to check on the job, I have to know where the port-a-john is. I, cause I have to go.” So anyway, back to this story. They, you know, And she was going to go to the hospital. And that was right about the time. The gluten-free stuff was coming out. And she said, so she's been told maybe you need to go gluten-free. And she came in and, As a missionary budget, limited budget. And I said, “You know what? Our ministry will give your mother a grain mill.” She was going. The daughter was going to spend two weeks with her. And she goes, I'll teach her how to make bread. She thought about it for a minute. And she goes, I do not know how to make gluten-free bread. Just give me a bucket of red wheat. It can't hurt her. She's already got bleeding bowels. and if it makes it worse, we'll just stop. She emailed me and said in five days of real bread, her mother was sleeping through the night, no longer having the bowel episodes. In two weeks while they were there, everything had normalized and her mother had her life back. That's pretty amazing. So, you're gonna see bowel issues correct pretty, pretty quickly. We've seen that so many times. And then for me, sinus congestion, when your bowels are moving. And we talked about toxins in your colon, sitting in your colon. We talked about the cancer relationship. But another thing that a lot of people don't realize, what's dumped in your colon and your bowels to be eliminated every day is the stuff your body doesn't want. It's toxic waste, whatever. And if it's not eliminated every day, it's gonna sit there and get absorbed into your body. And one of your body's reaction to toxins is to make mucus so you can blow it out your nose or cough it up. You know, think about it logically. When we get sick with a cold or a flu, that organism has made a toxin that our body is trying to get rid of. So, we make all this mucus and that's why you get congestion and you sneeze and you're coughing, you know, so your body can get rid of it. Well, what I learned when I realized I was no longer congested, I started studying. I was like, how is this happening? Well, that's what I learned, that now that my bowels were dumping and eliminating toxins out of my body every day, I was no longer getting that toxic response of the excess mucus. My body was doing what it needed. I no longer needed the antihistamines and the decongestants. So that was a big one for me. Of course, the wart story is pretty amazing. People laughed at me when I told that in the beginning. I knew that it was the bread, that one of my children's warts that he had had for three years went away in the first month. And I discovered that it was the vitamin E that protects every cell in our body and from lots of things, but from being compromised by oxidation. And if your cell is compromised, it is more susceptible to viral invasion. Viruses are caused by warts. So now that our body, the richest food source of vitamin E is wheat, but it has to be freshly milled. So now our body was now getting this abundant source of vitamin E, which by the way, we had our bread tested. And one slice provides 100% of your daily vitamin E need. Wow. Now, I don't necessarily agree with the daily requirement, but still one slice, which no amount of vitamin E was ever put back in enriched bread. But anyway, so I knew that this was the vitamin E protecting the cells and making us less susceptible to viral invasion. And my son's warts went away that he had had for years and in just the first month. So, we tell that, I would tell that story. And we have now hundreds of wart stories, hundreds of wart stories. The most profound one was lady heard me speak at a homeschool show. I only have 45 minutes to speak at a homeschool show. And I'm like, woo, a lot of information in that. So, I talk really, really fast. And sometimes I share this and sometimes I don't. I started to skip my wart story. The Lord, the Holy Spirit just had me stop, tell my wart story. And I finished that day a little earlier than normal. I never finish early. And I just said, well, you know, does anybody have anything to share? Two people shared their wart stories. Unbeknownst to me, mom was in my class, walking down the hall to go to another class because there's lots of workshops at these shows, you know. And the Lord told her to come in mine. There, when I left the room, she was standing outside and told me that. She with tears in her eyes said that she had been praying that God would send her an answer that her daughter had over 500 warts on her. She had had them for, since she was 12 years old, she was now 17. They had had them all burned off, which they didn't treat the virus. So, they all came back, of course. They had been on different medications. She goes; they currently have her on ulcer medication saying that maybe it's caused by stress. Okay, so she follows me back to our table where we're making bread. She eats the bread. She goes, it's delicious. She goes how much is a mill? I told her and she goes; I've paid more than that for one prescription drug that didn't work. What have I got to lose? I like to cook. We have to eat. We'll see. Two and a half weeks, two and a half weeks, every wart on that child's body was gone. She had her life back. She was ashamed. She was embarrassed that she had these nasty patches of warts on her. She wouldn't wear shorts. She wouldn't swim in public with her friends because she was embarrassed and ashamed. And so that's more than just a wart story. And I tell that the wart story because, I mean, like I said, we have hundreds. One little girl prayed that God would take her wart away and they heard about the bread and it went away, you know? And because here's my thought. If this bread can improve your resistance to a virus that causes warts that you've had for five, some people 10 years, what other viruses will it protect you from? That's important to know. And that's what I saw with our, we rarely had colds. We rarely caught flus, you know, from other people. Not saying we never did, but when we did, we got well very quickly and typically, you know, faster than others. Skin issues. Had a mom in here the other day just say that her, she said, we call your bread, the miracle bread. Her son had eczema all behind his ears and on his arms, all cleared up. I had another young man come from; he had heard me speak. His wife heard me speak at a conference in Missouri. They were traveling through, they came to a class, and he came up and said, “Can I hug you?” And I was like, “Well, sure, yeah, go ahead.” And he said, “My wife heard you speak.” And he said, “what you didn't know is I had this rash on my body and it was stinging. It was burning. Doctor after doctor, medication, steroids, nothing ever helped.” And he said, “It feels, it felt like fire ants burning me. Had it for years and nothing worked.” His wife heard me speak. I don't know if she thought, made the correlation with pellagra. I don't know. But anyway, she bought the mill, bought the mixer. She didn't say anything to me. And he said, within a month, the rash was completely gone. But here's one thing he said. He goes, “It was so painful. I had gotten to the point where I wanted to die.” That's pretty significant. And talk, you know, and now within a month, what doctors couldn't fix, the bread did, the nutrients, the B vitamins, the vitamin E, whatever else was in that bread cured his skin issues. And we hear psoriasis, people with psoriasis, it completely goes away in a matter of a few months. Depression, anxiety. One little girl struggled with depression, and they told her to go gluten-free and it got worse. She was so fearful. She couldn't even sleep in her bedroom. She had to sleep on the floor in her parents' room. And the mom with tears in her eyes said, within, they decided to not go gluten-free and to try freshly milling. And the little girl is happy and excited and has her life back. So, I could go on and on and on. And we, you know, just the health of children is powerful to me. And we've seen heart disease. God says in Psalm 104 that he gave man bread to strengthen and nourish the heart. We've had people say, I mean, well, one lady in particular, this was years ago, I wish I had taken her name to follow up with her, but she said her husband in one month and all she changed was the bread, came off the heart transplant list. She said, the doctor says he's not out of the woods yet, but his heart muscle is functioning so well, can't justify being on the heart transplant list. And, you know, I read the works of Dr. Wilfred Schutt, world renowned cardiologist. Do you know what he used to treat heart disease? Vitamin E. And in his book that has nothing to do with milling your own grain and making your own bread, do you know what he attributes heart disease to? When the white flour came on the scene and they started taking the bran and germ out of our flour. He said, we lost the most potent antithrombin, blood thinning and vitamin E for the strength of the heart muscle. So yeah, we've seen a lot in 35 years or 34 years. It's been amazing. And people write and say, “I know you must get tired of hearing this.” I never get tired of hearing testimonies and stories. And I call them “it's the bread stories” because they tell me it's the bread that's all I've changed and this is what I've seen. And so, and it's, yeah, it's powerful. Laura Dugger: (58:29 - 58:56) Well, I love because even before we recorded this conversation, we prayed that God would do more than we could ever ask or imagine. And I feel like that's what he has done with bread too. There's still so much more, but you're just to encapsulate a few things, the improved energy, the supported hormones, the ailments that are corrected, there's so much. And if we want to get started, then can you remind us of your website and what our first step could be today? Sue Becker: (58:56 - 1:00:59) Yeah, first step, buy a grain mill, buy some grain, start milling your bread. And if you're scared of yeast bread, then make muffins and make pancakes. Machines help, you might all have a mixer that you can go ahead and use to make your yeast breads, but muffins, pancakes, coffee cake, three of my basic ingredients, I mean, my recipes that I started with, that's a wire whisk in a bowl. You don't need to knead; you don't need to worry about letting it rise. Buy the tools that help you make this a lifestyle. Bread machine, you might see the Zojirushi bread machine behind you, that, I mean, five minutes, mill the flour, five minutes, dump it in, all your ingredients, come back to a baked loaf of bread. You know, push the start button, come back to a baked loaf of bread. Mixer, for my family, the mixer worked very well because I would mix up dough to make six to nine loaves of bread or six loaves of bread at a time. And I did that twice a week, interspersed with muffins, pancakes, and all of that. So, keep it simple, get a grain mill, get some grain and get a recipe book that you enjoy and just dive in. You won't be sorry. Go to breadbeckers.com. You can find a lot of information. Go to our YouTube channel, Bread Beckers YouTube channel. Lots of videos and how-tos and classes, our getting started classes on there. There's a couple of videos, a basic list of getting started items where I explain to you the hard wheat, the soft wheat, the red wheat, the white wheat, and those things. And I highly recommend, it's a long video, it's three and a half hours long, but it's called Real Bread, the Staff of Life. You can watch it in segments. Pause me if you need to come back later, but it's very profound information. It's 30 years of studying and research and gleaning the scriptures and science and textbooks. And then Instagram, follow us on Facebook and Instagram. And then of course, Sue's Healthy Minutes podcast. You will be blessed by all the information there as well as the testimonies that are shared. Laura Dugger: (1:01:00 - 1:01:19) Incredible. We'll add all of those links in the show notes for today's episode. And Sue, as you remember last time, we are called The Savvy Sauce because savvy is synonymous with practical knowledge or insight. And so, as my final question for you again today, what is your savvy sauce? Sue Becker: (1:01:19 - 1:04:32) So what I want to encourage people today is seek the truth. Use your common sense that God has given you. I want to read a quote by a doctor that promotes healthy living, but I want you to listen to what he says. Here's the quote. “Damage to the gastrointestinal tract from the overuse of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs like Advil or Aleve, acid blocking drugs, we talked about that last time, like Prilosec or Nexium, combined with our low fiber, high sugar diet leads to the development of celiac disease and gluten intolerance or sensitivity and the resultant inflammation.” Did you hear that? I absolutely agree with that. All those things cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract and lead to allergies and things like that. “This is why,” now there's where I want you to listen and use your common sense. “This is why the elimination of gluten can be a powerful way to prevent and reverse this and many other chronic diseases.” Next sentence. “The biggest problem is wheat, the major source of gluten in our diet.” Did you hear wheat or gluten listed in his causes? No, you did not. He is making an illogical conclusion to his own truth that he just presented. Wheat didn't cause that. Wheat can actually cure that. And you asked me about a verse that has meant so much to me and powerful, profound verse in the scripture, Deuteronomy 24:6. In that scripture, it's the law. Sometimes you get bogged down in Deuteronomy. I will never forget when I stumbled, didn't stumble, but I was reading this verse and what God showed me. In that chapter or in that verse, God gave a law for what you could take as a pledge when someone borrowed something from you. In those days, if someone was gonna borrow something, they would leave you with something of value of theirs as a pledge. I'm gonna return what I borrowed from you or I'm gonna pay you back or whatever. Listen to God's law. He says, “Do not take a man's upper millstone as a pledge for you would be taking his life.” That is pretty profound. Someone in the early 1900s took our milling stones, took our mills out of our home and we've been losing our health and our life ever since. Wheat is not the biggest problem. Wheat is the answer. Freshly milled, of course. So contrary to popular belief, everything you read on the internet is not true. So, dig into God's word, find the discrepancy from what you're hearing in the world and what God's word says and let his truth rule and reign in your life. That would be my advice. Laura Dugger: (1:04:33 - 1:05:03) That is so good again, Sue, and thank you for getting mills back in our home and thank you for being my returning energetic and intelligent and faithful guest. You're so humble in your approach and you'r
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