What we're talking about in this episode! Dismissing the myths and misconceptions around breast cancer Steps you can take to act preventively and support your health long term The importance of breast self-exams and being in touch with your body Understanding the role environment, nutrition, lifestyle and genetics play in cancer Real actionable tips to move the needle in your direction and dismiss your fear Episode Summary Each and every one of us has been affected by cancer in some way. Dr. Ver...
Jul 09, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 106
What we're talking about in this episode! The importance of empowering yourself with knowledge to manage your own care What to do if you feel like your thyroid medication isn't working Why the ‘normal levels’ you hear at the doctor's office are not reliable or accurate Tips to get decent objective measurements of your thyroid hormones How autoimmunity and slow thyroid degradation are driven by the same root causes Episode Summary If you are a woman, especially with children, the question is not ...
Jul 05, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 105
What we're talking about in this episode! Understanding how your hormones impact your immune system and inflammation Ways to implement a stress reduction plan without it becoming stressful Why you should stop blaming yourself for your past programs not working How a histamine intolerance could be sabotaging you without you knowing it Signs that your cortisol, thyroid or insulin may be off balance and how to fix them Episode Summary Answer honestly, when was the last time you felt hangry? You kno...
Jul 02, 2019•51 min•Season 1Ep. 104
What we're talking about in this episode! Understanding the differences and similarities between THC and CBD How to navigate the legal gray area surrounding recreational cannabis use Ways to harness the essential oil terpenes in hemp and cannabis A look into the scientific research going into CBD and cannabis therapy What you as a consumer should be wary of when it comes to CBD products Episode Summary Chances are you have heard lots about CBD oil, and I bet that a lot of what you have been told...
Jun 28, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 103
What we're talking about in this episode! How to heal your digestive microbiome through your oral health Using bad breath and sensitivity as markers for a healthy mouth microbiome Understanding what ingredients you need for optimal oral health and wellness Tools to create an alkaline environment to repair your enamel and minerals What sets Dirty Mouth Toothpowder apart from other natural toothpaste Episode Summary We’ve all heard about the importance of creating a healthy microbiome inside of ou...
Jun 25, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 102
What we're talking about in this episode! Breaking the chain between hormones and nutrition to heal your symptoms Dismissing the misconceptions around what is normal in women's health Learn the true superfoods of the world and how to harness them How to modify ketosis to fit your individual lifestyle needs in a healthy way The importance of finding the motivation to change before you become desperate Episode Summary In order for you to truly heal and maintain sustainable health, you must nourish...
Jun 21, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 101
What we're talking about in this episode! Key foods that will balance your hormones naturally Why nutrient deficiencies may be the root cause to hormone imbalance My top nutrients for thyroid, PMS and fatigue Which green smoothie you should be drinking to support your liver How to begin to balance your hormones naturally with food Keeping your hormones supported during times of fluctuation with nutritional tools Episode Summary Today is a MAJOR milestone that I am so excited to celebrate with yo...
Jun 18, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 100
What we're talking about in this episode! Profoundly simple techniques to empty your stress bucket on a daily basis How to effectively replace your medical prescriptions like Prozac with gratitude Analyzing how the progression of technology is negatively impacting our youth Determining if the root cause of your anxiety is from adverse childhood experiences Strategies to help you reset without disrupting your day or taking too much time Episode Summary Did you know that anxiety is the most common...
Jun 14, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 99
What we're talking about in this episode! Why you need to address the hidden internal stresses that you don't even think about How to discover what kind of hidden stressors are going on inside your body What you should be looking at in your gut to fix your chronic fatigue Becoming more conscious around your meal time and mindfulness exercises Simple ways to get the most out of your meals and make digestion easier Episode Summary Shelley Gawith’s life came crashing down around her when she lost h...
Jun 11, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 98
What we're talking about in this episode! How to manage your mind when dealing with your chronic symptoms Recommendations to help you find the right person to help you get better Tools for long term healing, self-empowerment and future self-planning Ways that you can alter your fight, flight and freeze responses to actually benefit you Using an elimination diet to decrease your inflammation and find your root problem Episode Summary We've talked a lot about the important role your gut health pla...
Jun 07, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 97
What we're talking about in this episode! The number one thing about perimenopause that most women don't know Understanding the role your hormones, diet, exercise and lifestyle play in your symptoms Natural ways to manage your symptoms, reduce stress and feel vibrant again Modern external factors that could be playing a role in why you aren't feeling 100% How to fully embrace postmenopause after the rollercoaster of perimenopause Episode Summary If there is one thing that I hear from women over ...
Jun 04, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 96
What we're talking about in this episode! Walking the walk behind food as medicine and how it ultimately benefits our health Learn why angiogenesis is your body's most important defense mechanism How to choose foods that you enjoy while supporting your cellular vitality Debunking examples of foods that may have misguided reputations An overview of the five health defense systems and specific healing foods Episode Summary If you aren't thinking about the fuel you put into your body on a daily bas...
May 31, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 95
What we're talking about in this episode! The #1 thing men need to understand and the top problem in relationships today Why we should frame the differences between men and women in a positive way Strategies to help you find a feminine and masculine equilibrium How to gain emotional literacy and vulnerability through ‘Venus Talks’ The role hormones such as oxytocin and estrogen play in both men and women Tips to better communicate with your partner and understand their perspective Episode Summar...
May 28, 2019•51 min•Season 1Ep. 94
What we're talking about in this episode! Valuing your menstrual cycle as an important indicator to your overall health Subtle signs that you can only recognize when charting your menstrual cycle Looking at your ovulation and cervical mucus patterns to understand your body better Why your menstrual cycle is important regardless if you want to have children Basic lifestyle guidelines to help support your menstrual cycle and hormones Episode Summary We all know the important indicators to our over...
May 24, 2019•53 min•Season 1Ep. 93
What we're talking about in this episode! First steps to addressing a mold problem inside your house and your body The most effective supplement brands and foods for mold toxicity healing What symptoms to look for in your body and environment that could be caused by mold How to minimize your future exposure to mold toxins and environmental toxins Ways to help support your body throughout the detox process to feel better faster Episode Summary Dr. Ann Shippy is on a mission to bring knowledge to ...
May 21, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 92
What we're talking about in this episode! Understanding how to use CBD and other supplements correctly for your body Ways to convince the people that you love to eat healthy food with you The profound impact green smoothies can have on your health and anxiety How the absence of community can impact your health and wellbeing Natural solutions to help manage your anxiety while traveling or on the go Episode Summary Liz Moody is a rockstar in the areas of all things wellness. Former director of min...
May 17, 2019•55 min•Season 1Ep. 91
What we're talking about in this episode! Understanding the science and the energetic vibrations of plants and oils Tips on using oils with animals, internally and synthetic chemicals to avoid Exploring the controversy and changing ideologies around essential oils How to choose what oils and which company is the best fit for your oil needs Using essential oils as daily rituals to help you fall in love with yourself again Episode Summary When used correctly, essential oils have the power to help ...
May 14, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 90
What we're talking about in this episode! How an adverse childhood experience could have a lasting impact on your health Unburdening your immune system and raising your metabolism by healing your gut What you can do to get your immune system back on your good side forever Gaining an awareness of what is right and wrong for your body and your symptoms Understanding the correlation between stress, diet, lifestyle and autoimmune conditions Episode Summary After a multiple sclerosis diagnosis at age...
May 10, 2019•55 min•Season 1Ep. 89
What we're talking about in this episode! How to figure out if your thyroid issues are due to an autoimmune process The 5 major root causes of autoimmune conditions in the body and how to fix them Using food to reduce autoimmune systems and decrease inflammation in the body Creating your own hormone rescue program to reverse autoimmune conditions Essential oils and other tools to help you de-stress, love your liver and support your thyroid Episode Summary Autoimmune diseases are continuing to ri...
May 07, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 88
What we're talking about in this episode! Which questions to ask yourself to gain clarity on where you want to put your energy How to use superfoods, adaptogenic foods, and spiritual practice to strengthen your soul The importance of sleep, saying no and putting your spiritual energy above duty Mindset and meditation practices you can implement to start the healing process Learn where you want to put your energy and empower your mindset to say no Episode Summary Self-care seems to be all over so...
May 03, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 87
What we're talking about in this episode! The importance of bridging the knowledge and trust gap towards women in medicine Steps to change and shape the way that women are treated in the medical system Why you should be giving your doctor diagnosis feedback and holding them accountable How to start voting for the type of healthcare that you want with your buying power Ways you can increase the demand for female medical education and systemic equality Episode Summary Chances are at one point or a...
Apr 30, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 86
What we're talking about in this episode! Understanding lime disease and other tick-related diseases and how to identify them The connection between your sex hormones, thyroid, adrenals and stealth infections Ways to prevent attracting a stealth disease and fully support your bodies healing Things to look out for inside of your house that could be causing a toxic environment Environmental triggers that you should be mindful of with or without a stealth infection Episode Summary Stealth and hidde...
Apr 26, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 85
What we're talking about in this episode! Questions to ask yourself before you make a fertility decision How aging impacts male fertility and why your eggs might not be the problem What time in your life you should really be starting to think about fertility Strategies and techniques to navigate the overwhelming moments of your fertility journey Understanding the transformation process from primordial follicle to primary follicle to ovulatory follicle Episode Summary More and more women are taki...
Apr 23, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 84
What we're talking about in this episode! Ways that you can begin to address and fight the Super Woman Syndrome epidemic How the choices you are making in life are impacted by your chemistry and vice versa Understanding how mitochondrial DNA can be passed down through generations Things that many women miss frequently or dismiss that could be a much bigger deal The small and large medical implications that can come from running on an empty tank Episode Summary: Do you sometimes feel out of whack...
Apr 19, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 83
What we're talking about in this episode! Why factors like insulin resistance could be fueling your menopause symptoms The best essential oils to help you with sleep, fatigue, night sweats and more Ways to relax your hormones and reward yourself with healthy alternatives Understanding the limbo between perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause Easy ways to balance your physical, mental, emotional and bodily changes at this time Episode Summary: While we all know that as we get older our bodie...
Apr 16, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 82
What we're talking about in this episode! Herbs you should consider to boost your mood, energy, appetite and more Using random acts of kindness to lower your cortisol and blood pressure Creating subconscious connections through smell and memory Analyzing the patterns in your flares of emotions to become one step ahead of yourself Planning ahead with herbs and essential oils to incorporate them into your daily life Episode Summary: By this point, most of us are aware of the intrinsic connection b...
Apr 12, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 81
What we're talking about in this episode! How gluten could be impacting your gut, hormones and causing brain fog Recognizing the difference between real food and ‘frankenfood’ Reasons you shouldn't rely on antibody tests to know if you are gluten sensitive Understanding the role cortisol plays in your blood sugar and ability to build muscle Why what you are eating could be causing leaky gut and causing hormone chaos Episode Summary: Dr. Peter Osbourne was astounded when he realized the connectio...
Apr 09, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 80
What we're talking about in this episode! How simply breathing and eating creates oxidated stress and increase inflammation Why waking up in the middle of the night could be a sign of adrenal stress Thinking of immunoglobulins like the keys to how your body is functioning Ways to recover your sleep and help reverse an autoimmune disease faster Understanding what you should eliminate in order to lose weight and feel better Episode Summary: Autoimmune diseases are on the rise, with more than 23 mi...
Apr 05, 2019•55 min•Season 1Ep. 79
What we're talking about in this episode! How to become aware of the betrayal that may be eating away at you inside The importance of paying attention to your emotional and spiritual needs as equals Why you should be checking in with your gut reactions and addressing your feelings Getting to the root cause of your betrayal to heal your symptoms and move forward Differences between Post-Betrayal Transformation and Post-Traumatic Growth Episode Summary: When going through a betrayal it can often f...
Apr 02, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 78
What we're talking about in this episode! How and why I chose to create the Essentially You Podcast Learn how to get smarter, faster and happier at what you do in life while succeeding Dispelling the myths surrounding essential oils, hormones, and your body chemistry How to love your liver the right way while shedding the extra pounds A look at the amazing line-up coming up in the second year of Essentially You Episode Summary: Can you believe today is the Official One Year Anniversary of the Es...
Mar 29, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 77
