In this week's episode we're re-airing one of our top episodes with Sarah Gibson Tuttle, the CEO and founder of Olive & June, an innovative at-home nail-care brand that's disrupting the industry. Risking everything you have to pursue a dream can be the scariest but most rewarding thing a person can do in their life. Today’s guest has done just that. Sarah spent a decade in equity sales trading at Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan. She never thought she'd become an entrepreneur until her love for ...
Sep 11, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 202
Are you always fighting cravings? Or in a never ending battle with your weight? In today’s episode, we sat down with a Registered Dietitian to get to the bottom of weight loss woes, popular advice, Ozempic, hunger cues and everything you need to know if your goal is to lose and maintain your weight—without depriving yourself. In this episode you’ll learn: * How to take back your relationship with food * Most common weight loss MISTAKES * How to maintain weight in perimenopause * The truth about ...
Sep 06, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 201
In this week's episode we're re-airing one of our top episodes with Nicole Gibbons, the founder of Clare, the only Black-owned paint brand in the US, and is a favorite of Jessica Alba, Maria Sharapova, and Nate Berkus to name a few. Before pursuing interior design, Nicole spent nearly a decade managing PR for one of the world’s largest retail brands, Victoria's Secret. Although she was excelling in her career, Nicole felt uninspired and was looking for a new outlet for her creativity. She starte...
Sep 04, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 200
Can you imagine never taking painkillers on your period again?! We’re here to tell you that it’s possible. In today’s episode of Hormone Happy Hour, Dr. Saru Bala shares time-tested secrets to hormone health and having happy periods every month. In this episode you’ll learn: * PMS hacks if you don’t want to use painkillers * How to know if your period is heavy * What can lead to estrogen dominance * The impact of stress on gut health * How to dial in sleep for healthy hormones Dr. Bala is a lice...
Aug 30, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 199
In this week's episode we're re-airing one of our top episodes with Amy Liu, the founder and CEO of Tower 28, a beauty company inclusive of all skin tones, skin types, budgets, and beauty philosophies. For over 15 years, Amy Liu worked as a beauty executive at some of the fastest-growing prestige companies, including Smashbox, Kate Somerville and Josie Maran Cosmetics. But as a longtime eczema sufferer, she couldn’t even enjoy the best part of working in the beauty industry: trying out all the p...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 198
Did you know that only 12% of Americans are considered metabolically healthy?! That’s 1 in 8 people. Blood sugar has implications for our energy, focus, weight, mental health—and yes, hormone balance. So basically, blood sugar is relevant to all of us. We sat down with one of the foremost experts on this very topic and co-founder of metabolic health company Levels, Dr. Casey Means, to ask questions submitted by YOU, our beeya community. In this episode you’ll learn: * The top 5 foods to eat for ...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 197
Kat Hantas is the co-founder of 21 Seeds Tequila, one of the fastest-growing flavored tequilas. Kat’s had an interesting journey - from thinking she wanted to be a doctor, then pivoting to the entertainment industry, and then being a stay-at-home mom for many years. She never would have thought that she’d launch a business in the liquor industry. It wasn’t until she started noticing that her evening wine wasn’t making her feel good and her doctor recommended that she move away from fermented spi...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 196
Have you ever struggled with acne? While often thought of as a mere sign of puberty, acne can continue into or begin during adulthood—and it’s especially common when hormonal birth control enters the picture. Skin challenges after coming off the pill is actually what led our co-founder, Yasmin, to try seed cycling—which today’s Hormone Happy Hour guest mentions as a way to help address acne! In this episode you’ll learn: * Why you could be getting acne later in life * The top root causes of acne...
Aug 16, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 195
Carolyn Childers is the CEO and co-founder of Chief, a revolutionary private membership network designed to uplift, empower and connect women executives. Chief has since achieved unicorn status, holding members in over 77% of Fortune 100 companies with a $1.1 billion valuation. Although Carolyn never originally set out to become an entrepreneur, her journey from investment banking to strategic and business development positions at companies like Victoria's Secret, Avon Products, and eventually h...
Aug 14, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 194
Have you ever wondered if your bedroom experience is normal? We sat down with naturopathic endocrinologist and clinical sexologist, Dr. Jolene Brighten. She helps us not only get the facts straight, but also bust through shame so many of us have around this topic. She’s basically the sex-ed teacher we wish we had when we were younger, so get your notepad ready… In this episode you’ll learn: * How to leverage your hormones for better sex * The truth about orgasms for women * Why you might have pa...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 193
Sasha Plavsic is the founder of ILIA Beauty, a natural skin-centric makeup and skincare brand that paved the way for the “clean-beauty” space as we know it today. Throughout her life, Sasha noticed that some of her beauty products irritated her skin. Her mother, who was also dealing with her own health challenges, encouraged Sasha to look into the ingredients behind her favorite makeup, leading her to notice a real gap in the industry for efficacious makeup that supports healthy skin. This motiv...
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 192
Have you ever wished you could age in reverse? Turns out, you actually can—and today’s guest has the science to back it up. Join us as we dive into the world of epigenetics (meaning, “above” genetics) and discover lifestyle practices to reverse biological age. In this episode you’ll learn: * How to influence your gene expression * The power of food and epinutrients * How stress impacts the aging process * The impact of exercise and how to move more * How seed cycling can support healthy aging * ...
Aug 02, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 191
Mimi Ikonn is a serial entrepreneur known for founding Luxy Hair, a DTC hair extension brand, and Intelligent Change, a lifestyle brand promoting mindfulness and gratitude through consumer products. Her inspiring self-made story began with her immigration from Azerbaijan to Canada as a teenager. Taking on the responsibility of financially supporting her family from a young age, Mimi dropped out of college, worked in banking, and took significant risks to pursue her passions and achieve financial...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 190
Anyone who menstruates will navigate a range of hormonal shifts throughout their life. Today, we’re focusing on the transition between our reproductive years and menopause–otherwise known as perimenopause. If you don’t think this applies to you yet, we urge you to reconsider as we’ve learned how nourishment in our early years can be hugely supportive as our bodies shift throughout our entire lives. In this episode you’ll learn: * What leads to early perimenopause * How to deal with HOT FLASHES w...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 189
Annie Lawless is a serial entrepreneur known for co-founding Suja Juice and, more recently, Lawless Beauty, a clean beauty brand. Throughout her ventures, Annie has consistently prioritized natural, clean ingredients stemming from her personal experience with autoimmune diseases. Driven by her passion for nutrition and overall health, Annie co-founded Suja Juice, which grew into one of the largest organic cold-pressed juice companies. Eventually, they sold a minority stake to Coca-Cola and, in 2...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 188
Did you know that only 5% of our cognition is conscious? That means that 95% of our behaviors, emotions and decisions are beyond our conscious awareness. This is why it’s often challenging for people to create change and why we repeat the same patterns over and over in our lives. In today’s episode with Dr. Afrouz Demeri, we explore the mind-body connection and how it could be the missing piece in your healing journey. In this episode you’ll learn: * The #1 thing that blocks women from thriving ...
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 187
Amy Errett founded Madison Reed with 30+ years of experience as an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and social-mission visionary. She's the CEO of Madison Reed, an omnichannel beauty brand challenging industry titans in hair color. Amy is also a Partner at True Ventures, focusing on consumer and ecommerce investments. Before Madison Reed, Amy was a general partner at Maveron, a VC firm co-founded by Howard Schultz. She served as Chief Asset Gathering Officer at E*TRADE and has been featured on ...
Jul 17, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 186
Juice cleanses, colonics, and detox teas — oh my! Many of us are aware that toxins are ubiquitous in our modern world, but there’s a lot of confusion around what to do about it. What is the true impact of these toxins? And how can we actually support our bodies? That’s exactly what we cover in today’s episode of Hormone Happy Hour with Dr. Judy Hinojosa. In this episode you’ll learn: * How toxins can impact your hormones * Signs that you might have a high toxic load * Practical tips for reducing...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 185
In this week’s episode, we’re re-airing one of our top episodes from this year with Gala Darling, a bestselling author, speaker, professional optimist, and self-proclaimed tapping queen. For over a decade, Gala has been a leader in promoting radical self-love. She offers a powerful collection of tools and techniques that have empowered millions of women to discover their voice, overcome fear, and fall in love with life. Gala is also an expert in EFT tapping, an energy psychology technique that s...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 184
This week, we sat down with one of our favorite people to follow on Instagram, the registered dietitian behind @nourishedbynutrition, Jess Bippen. With her community of over 150k people, she shares delicious inspiration for balanced meals and practical hormone tips — two of our most favorite things! Join us as we chat all things balance as it relates to nutrition, motherhood and healthy living. In this episode you’ll learn: * How to build a plate for blood sugar and satiety * The mindset shifts ...
Jul 05, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 183
Julia Haart is a self-made businesswoman, designer, bestselling author and most recently, the star of the Netflix show My Unorthodox Life. Raised in an Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, she made a daring escape at age 42, rebranded herself, and embarked on a career in fashion. Within a week, she founded her own shoe brand and quickly made her mark at Paris Fashion Week. Later, she became creative director of La Perla and eventually co-owner and CEO of Elite World Group. Julia recently launched he...
Jul 03, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 182
Dr. Cynthia Li had it all — a thriving medical career, a loving marriage, and children. But everything came crashing down when she was hit with a disabling autoimmune thyroid condition. Strange symptoms took over her life and, despite numerous tests, the results always came back "normal". It was a puzzle that left both Dr. Li and her doctors scratching their heads, which led her to embark on an unconventional journey of self-discovery and healing. In this episode you’ll learn: * How fear makes a...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 181
Katerina Schneider is the Founder and CEO of Ritual, a personal health brand bringing a new level of transparency to the health & wellness industry. While pregnant and in search of a prenatal she could trust, Katerina took matters into her own hands and pioneered a new standard of high-quality multivitamins and supplements that are backed by science. Now as one of the most trusted brands in the category, Ritual has had more than a million customers and has the top-selling online prenatal mul...
Jun 26, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 180
This week, we’re reminded just how amazing our intricate system of hormones really is. We sat down with expert Ashe Milkovic, founder of the International Association of Functional Hormone Health, to talk about all things related to women’s health — from how to transition off of birth control to reclaiming our natural rhythm in a world structured against it. In this episode you’ll learn: * How societal structures influence women’s hormones * What cyclical living is and how to do it realistically...
Jun 21, 2023•59 min•Season 2Ep. 179
Janna Ronert is the Founder and Chairwoman at IMAGE Skincare, a clean, clinical skincare brand powered by proven ingredients and smart botanicals. Janna's journey began growing up on a farm where she learned the value of hard work and determination. Despite having an entrepreneurial spirit from a young age, Janna ended up working for Fortune 100 companies and found great success in different sales & marketing roles. Later in her career, she came to terms that she was not happy and realized h...
Jun 19, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 178
You’ve probably seen her all over your feed — Jessie Inchauspé, the brains behind the wildly popular Glucose Goddess Method. Join us as we dive into the world of blood sugar and how to keep yours stable for balanced hormones, radiant complexion, lasting energy, better focus, stable mood and so much more! In this episode you’ll learn: * How to know if your blood sugar is balanced * The BEST breakfast for all-day energy * How glucose spikes drive aging * One easy HACK to change how carbs impact yo...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 177
Lilit Caradanian is the founder and CEO of Elcie Cosmetics, an award-winning cosmetics brand, and Elcientials, a simplified, clean skincare brand. Lilit had regular 9-to-5 jobs, but she secretly pursued her love for makeup on the side and never thought it could be a real career option. Everything changed when Lilit got laid off from her "dream job" at Disney. It was a wake-up call for her, and she finally decided to follow her passion and open her own makeup studio. Surprisingly, within just a y...
Jun 12, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 176
If you’ve spent any time in the health-focused spaces of Los Angeles, you’ve likely heard of Elissa Goodman. From Cafe Gratitude to Erewhon, in addition to her signature cleanses, she delivers nourishment all over the city. We sat down to talk about the health challenges she’s overcome, including cancer and Hashimoto’s, and how she supports her clients today through plant-focused nutrition and mindful living. In this episode you’ll learn: * The truth about most green juice * How to break sugar c...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 175
Alicia Yoon is the Founder and CEO of the leading Korean skincare brand, Peach & Lily. She joins us to share how her own skincare journey led her to study K-beauty alongside chemists in Korea and make innovative, gentle, and effective Korean-inspired beauty solutions available to all. Today, Peach & Lily is on track to become the number five skincare brand at Ulta Beauty, but it wasn’t always that way. Alicia gets candid about the highs and lows along the way, including a moment when she...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 174
Ever wonder if your bloating is normal? Or how much gas is TOO much?! Today, we have answers. Join us in this lively discussion as we dive into the realm of bodily functions with Dr. Mary Pardee, who specializes in gut health and longevity. In this episode you’ll learn: * How to know if your bloating is normal * TOP foods to feed your microbiome * What to do when you’re constipated * The impact of STRESS on our digestion * Good news for coffee lovers * Things a gut doctor would NEVER do * And mo...
May 31, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 173
