With social distancing becoming the new normal and many states now ordering a shelter in place mandate, many families are getting stuck at home together with no place to escape. With school being canceled and babysitters not being able to help families because of health and safety reasons, families are now trying to work from home, care for their children, manage their relationship, connect with loved ones via phone calls, and not lose their minds. I do not know about you but after a month of st...
Apr 16, 2020•22 min•Season 2Ep. 78
I am in the process of creating my birthing team for Baby Smith and wanted to share with you some tips and information to help you decide who you would like on your team. My birthing team consists of my OB/GYN which might switch to a midwife depending on where I decide to birth, my doula who I absolutely love, and my partner. Additional support includes my massage therapist, acupuncturist, and my chiropractor for the much-needed self-care and to assist in induction if needed. Check out today's e...
Apr 09, 2020•29 min•Season 3Ep. 94
Preparing for pregnancy can be a very exciting time! However, it can also cause much undue stress. When trying to conceive, remember that everyone’s biological clock is vastly different. Just because you know someone that may have conceived in a matter of months doesn't mean that is the case for everyone. Similarly, if you’ve heard of others experiencing complications that, also, does not mean that would be relevant to your experience either. There are a number of tips for preparing your body (a...
Apr 02, 2020•27 min•Season 3Ep. 93
Castrol oil packs have been used for centuries to regulate hormonal health and are now more popular in mainstream America. I am happy they are making a comeback because they work like a charm if you are experiencing any hormonal related issues and want a natural way to increase fertility. Castrol oil packs stimulate your liver to start detoxification and the liver helps promote the regulation of hormones by eliminating excess and allowing the body to rid itself of any toxins that can cause harm ...
Mar 26, 2020•17 min•Season 3Ep. 92
Pregnancy brings on a whole slew of emotions, symptoms, and moodiness. Your body is constantly changing and you are overwhelmed with all the new developments along with information overload. I know because I was there not too long ago. Now that I am out of the clear with the First Trimester I wanted to share with you my must-have items to get through your first trimester of pregnancy. I hope that these tips help another woman who might be struggling with morning sickness, indigestion, and just o...
Mar 19, 2020•16 min•Season 3Ep. 91
Ladies, did you know that our menstrual cycle is more in tune with the moon than the sun? Just like the moon, we go through 4 phrases every month. menstruation, the follicular phase, ovulation and the luteal phase . You might have known this but are a bit curious about how we can sync it to the phases of the moon. I was conscious once myself and was excited to learn how my cycle lined up with the moon. Though out my work as a Hormonologist I have been able to sync my cycle to the new moon twice ...
Mar 12, 2020•22 min•Season 3Ep. 90
The use of fertility herbs along with other natural remedies to help you get pregnant has been around for centuries. They were prevalent long before IVF and modern fertility treatments were available. Oftentimes they are overlooked in favor of “quick fixes” from western medicine but they can play a huge role in balancing your homes and even helping to reverse infertility. My personal favorite herb is Shatavari. I used it to reduce PMS symptoms and cramps and in turn, I reversed my infertility wi...
Mar 05, 2020•24 min•Season 3Ep. 89
In case you did not know already, I am pregnant with my first baby. When I called my doctor to tell him I was pregnant and reviewed the symptoms I experienced he was not surprised. He told me that I am very in tune with my body and therefore I was more aware of what was going on than most of his patients. This week I am going over the early signs and symptoms of my pregnancy and maybe you can relate or if you are not pregnant yet this might give you some insight on what to look for. If you have ...
Feb 27, 2020•13 min
Ladies...Let's face it fibroids and annoying. They can cause a slew of symptoms from heavy periods, painful sex and infertility to name a few. If you have been diagnosed recently with fibroids or know someone who has this podcast is for you. Today we are discussing: What are fibroids, the symptoms of fibroids, medical treatment for fibroids, and natural remedies for fibroids., If you want some great teas and tincture recipes for fibroids head over to my Facebook group to get our exclusive conten...
Feb 20, 2020•28 min•Season 3Ep. 87
You know that moment when you wake up and realize that your life will forever change? That moment happened to me back in October 2019 when I discovered I am pregnant. I knew at that moment that things would change, I also knew that the hike up Kilimanjaro that my husband and I been tracking for the past 9 months would not happen due to my pregnancy. I am not going to lie, it took me a few days to wrap my mind around this news, mostly because I didn't think I could conceive. See my mother had str...
Feb 06, 2020•11 min•Season 3Ep. 86
Coronavirus is hitting the news hard and although there are only 5 reported cases in the US and officials to say there is no need to panic at this moment, you will find a lot of people on social media in a frenzy. I know many of my friends have been hit hard with the flu in the past few weeks. If you are concerned about contracting a virus and want to protect yourself and your family here are some helpful tips to boost your immune system and hopefully avoid getting sick. Like my Facebook Page to...
Jan 30, 2020•16 min•Season 3Ep. 85
In this fast-paced modern world, feeling stressed is, unfortunately, an everyday occurrence. But can this ‘everyday stress’ affect your fertility? The type of stress I are referring to is the chronic, low-grade, relentless stress that is the result of our overly complicated, high-pressure lifestyles. This type of stress is something the adrenal glands were not built to handle very well. Of the two stress hormones, Cortisol has the biggest impact on fertility. This week I am covering the impacts ...
Jan 23, 2020•13 min•Season 3Ep. 84
‘The practice of mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now”. Mindfulness, in theory, is extremely straightforward. Simply put, it’s the practice of being fully present, fully aware, and fully able to engage with one’s current situation or environment. Why then, does it seem so elusive? So many of us are accustomed to over-stimulation from the outside world - things directing our attention away from what is happening now. The more time we spend in our heads thinking about t...
Jan 16, 2020•27 min
Thanks for tuning in every week for a new episode of Love your Life Podcast. I decided to revamp this podcast and tailor it to my audience, the women I serve every day in my practice. So for this new decade, the new year my podcast is changing from Love your Life to Balanced Hormones, Balanced Life. Topics will include: hormonal health, balancing work and life, achieving goals as a busy woman, health and wellness and meditations to health the womb and increase sex drive and fertility. This episo...
Jan 11, 2020•26 min•Season 3Ep. 82
The holidays are amongst us and there is a tendency to lose sight of what the holidays are all about. We feel overwhelmed with decorating, shopping, traveling, and preparing for this season. Before we know it the holidays pass us up and we can't remember why we celebrate them in the first place. This week I am guiding you through a gentle meditation to capture the essence of the holidays. This is the last episode of the year and I hope you enjoy this meditation, it is my gift to you. ___________...
Dec 19, 2019•12 min•Season 2Ep. 81
Chances are you have heard of adrenal fatigue, but you may not be quite sure what it is. Understanding this condition is important however because some experts suggest that 80% of the Western world will be affected by adrenal fatigue at some point in their lives. The adrenal glands are located above the kidneys and are responsible for secreting more than 50 different hormones that are essential for life. Among these are adrenaline, cortisol, progesterone, and testosterone. Because they regulate ...
Dec 12, 2019•19 min•Season 2Ep. 80
Endometriosis is a common condition, affecting 1 in 10 women worldwide. When a girl or woman has endometriosis, the tissue that normally lines the uterus (endometrial tissue), also grows outside of the uterus. Symptoms can begin as early as the first period. Endometriosis can be “silent” (not painful, but affecting fertility.) However, in most cases, endometriosis causes severe pelvic and sexual pain. Learn how to combat the pain, fatigue and hormonal balance with a natural approach in this week...
Dec 05, 2019•27 min
Happy Thanksgiving! I am grateful for another year of you being a part of my life. Thanks for listening to the podcast and being a part of my family. I am grateful for all of the places I've travelled to this year and the places I have yet to see. This is the time of year where we give thanks and show gratitude. I challenge you this Thanksgiving to show gratitude every day and not just once a year. You will find that it uplifts your mood even during the rough patches in your life. Tune in to hea...
Nov 28, 2019•14 min•Season 2Ep. 78
The holidays are near and for many, it can be the most stressful time of the year. For those who travel it's dealing with the long lines at the airport and worrying about losing luggage at the airport. Others it is having a house full of guest and prepping food for the family. No matter your situation, I bet you are battling with some stress for the holidays and if that's the case tune in to this podcast episode to learn how to navigate the holidays with ease. ___________________________________...
Nov 21, 2019•2 min•Season 2Ep. 129
The fall and winter are loaded with holidays: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the New Year. This can be a joyful and even stressful time of the year as we prepare for visiting family, shopping, travel, and all of the delicious foods we grew up on. But did you know that this is also the time of the year where we tend to gain the most weight? Today I am sharing my tips to help you avoid the excess weight gain during the holiday. _____________________________________________________________...
Nov 14, 2019•11 min•Season 2Ep. 76
Halloween has past but many of us still have some candy hanging around. I didn't even pass out candy this year and yet I came home the other day to a bag of it. With the temptation in an arms reach what are we to do? Today I am talking about the impacts of sugar on the body and why we might want to donate the excess candy to avoid the sugar high. As we head into the holiday season its important that we keep our health top of mind, this is the time that we fall off track when we need to stay focu...
Nov 07, 2019•11 min•Season 2Ep. 75
Happy Halloween everyone. If you are like me you might struggle with staying on track of your diet during this season with all of the delicious treats. To help you reduce the sugar load and calories, I decided to focus on today's podcast on healthy and helpful tips to navigate through Halloween. I hope you enjoy this brief episode. And as always I look forward to having you back next week for another episode of Love your Life podcast. _____________________________________________________________...
Oct 31, 2019•16 min
This week is a short one, geared towards introspection. As my husband always tells me "there are a handful of decisions you make in your life that determine the outcome of your life, choose them wisely." So this episode is about that, to make you stop and think about those decisions and how they impact your life. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or Soundcloud. And it would...
Oct 24, 2019•14 min
In honor of Sweetest Day, which is celebrated in the Midwest, I wanted to cover how to stay fit and healthy with your loved one. Tune into this week's episode to learn more about how to stay on track of your goals, use one another for motivation, and how to create a special bond with your loved one. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or Soundcloud. And it would mean the worl...
Oct 17, 2019•27 min
You’ve inevitably heard of a low-carb, moderate-protein, high-fat ketogenic diet by now. You know, the one that supposedly delivers a host of head-to-toe benefits by putting your body in a metabolic state known as nutritional ketosis. But what are the legitimate science-backed benefits? How can your body function or thrive without carbs? How long does it take to get into ketosis? And, most importantly, what can you eat and what must you avoid?! The truth is, there’s a lot to unpack when it comes...
Oct 10, 2019•32 min•Season 2Ep. 71
This week I had the pleasure of interviewing a fellow HCI graduate, Debbie Thompson, owner of Breakthrough Wellness Coaching. Debbie is a health & life coach specializing in helping professional women over 40 loose weight permanently, heal emotional & binge eating, and stop being held back by fear. Debbie has been helping people live their own Cinderella story for over 30 years as a social worker, community mentor, leadership development professional, and now coach. Her clients have call...
Oct 03, 2019•50 min•Season 2Ep. 70
As a health and fitness coach, I often hear from my clients " It's so hard to stay motivated." I know, and I get it. Things come up: work, life, school, family and friends. We can easily get off track of our wellness goals when obstacles come up and it can be very hard to "get back on the horse" when we have fallen off. I like you, have struggled numerous times with motivation. I know, shocker right? But it's true, I am currently struggling with motivation due to my busy schedule of teaching 9 g...
Sep 26, 2019•17 min•Season 2Ep. 69
How much sleep do you get a night? Is it enough? Even if you’re getting seven hours, you may need more, because if you’re not feeling rested upon waking, you could be sleep deprived. As a society, we don’t get enough sleep. Whether we’re staying up all night to study, working late, or just having fun, we’re getting to bed later, and it’s affecting our health. Short-term and acute consequences of sleep deficiency impact judgment, mood, ability to learn and retain information, and may increase the...
Sep 19, 2019•25 min
Last week i interviewed my friend Ana about CBD oil and this week i wanted to cover it a bit more in detail. Many of you requested I cover this topic, so tune in to learn more as I take a dive into the history, the benefits, and the dosage for CBD oil. Benefits of CBD on Chronic Conditions Mayo Clinic suggests CBD dosages based on scientific research, publications, traditional use, and expert opinion. The following suggested dosage recommendations from Mayo Clinic for various illnesses include: ...
Sep 12, 2019•25 min•Season 2Ep. 68
Today's gust is one I been wanting on my podcast for months and I am so excited i Finally got a chance to interview her. Ana Sofia Flores-Sierra is a certified Functional Cannabis Coach, yoga teacher, and founder of CannaSoul LLC. She decided to make her passion a reality after experiencing a major weight loss and health transformation supplemented by plant medicine and realizing she wanted to help dispel the myths and misunderstandings that surround cannabis. CannaSoul is aimed toward both thos...
Sep 05, 2019•53 min•Season 2Ep. 67
