If You Want to Improve Your Overall Health You Should: Address which areas of your life you inherently know could use some improving. Embrace the foundational principles of health that can help you adapt more easily to what you cannot control. Improve your overall sense of well-being so that the likelihood of chronic thyroid issues starts to go down. Millions of people worldwide, especially women, are struggling with low thyroid function but have no idea. When it comes to thyroid issues, being m...
Dec 15, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 248
Sugar, chocolate, and snack cravings are REAL (especially right now with our pantries so easily accessible all day long). But these foods have a deep impact on your hormones, mood, weight, energy, skin health, and so much more. If you’ve found yourself raiding the kitchen for a mid-day or late-night treat, tune in to today’s episode for simple ways to break this self-sabotaging habit. My tips will give you what you need to say no to cravings all day long! Understanding how extra snacking and sug...
Dec 11, 2020•12 min
If You Want To Best Prepare for Your 4th Trimester You Should: Map out your support before giving birth to make sure you will have the village you need to raise your child Give yourself space to care for yourself and set aside time that is just for you Nourish your body with the right foods and supplements to support your hormones Be prepared and listen to your body to know when you are ready to resume normal life after giving birth No matter how many books you read, courses you take, conversati...
Dec 08, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 247
The holidays are supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many of us, it’s also the most stressful, draining, and overwhelming. Balancing family dynamics, changing schedules, and different eating habits can be so hard on your body, leaving you feeling burnt out before the season is even in full swing. Tune in to today’s episode for 10 simple ways to make sure your holiday eating and holiday stress don’t get out of hand. These daily practices will make sure your health and en...
Dec 04, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 246
If You Want to Stay Calm in Times of Crisis You Should: Start listening to your body during times of stress and build awareness around your bodies signals. Be intentional about how you start your day and how you want to show up in the world. Incorporate small things into your morning routine that will set you up for success. Get curious about what you are feeling, label it, and sit with it instead of running from it. Practice letting go of control and accept that your reality is often something ...
Dec 01, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 245
IN THIS EPISODE: BEST FOODS FOR LIVER HEALTH Your liver is a critical organ for hormones, energy, detoxification, digestion, maintaining a healthy weight, and so many other things that make or break your health. If it’s not in optimal shape, your whole body is going to suffer. Tune in today to hear my top superfoods (plus some bonus supplements) you can use to keep your liver working its best. By incorporating these foods and nutrients into your daily routines, you can create balanced hormones a...
Nov 27, 2020•24 min
If You Want to Use Your Menstrual Cycle to Your Advantage You Should: Alter what you eat based on which phase of your cycle you are in to give your body what it needs to absorb Switch up your workout routine between heavy weight lifting, building lean muscle mass, and taking time for recovery Listen to your divine feminine power and give your body what it is asking you for You might know that you can break down your menstrual cycle into four different phases, but did you know that how you eat an...
Nov 24, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 244
We all have been told the “horrors” of menopause, but few people are really talking about the biggest time of transition in a woman’s life: perimenopause. This 4-10 year period before your menstrual cycle totally stops can be a time of fluctuating hormones, uncomfortable symptoms (including hot flashes, stubborn weight, exhaustion, sleep struggles, and more), and feelings that your life as you know it is over. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Tune in to today’s episode to hear why perimenopau...
Nov 20, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 243
If You Want To Set Your Body and Your Baby Up For Success You Should: Prime your body by eating whole foods that create a nourishing environment for your baby's brain development Educate yourself about the right supplements to take during your primemester, pregnancy, and postpartum Create the best possible epigenetic foundation for your baby by embracing the Primemester Protocol and the Fertility Food Pyramid Let go of your worry and support your super baby by listening to what your body needs P...
Nov 17, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 242
How can you expect your body to make the energy you need and operate the hormone pathways without the actual building blocking to run the processes that make energy and hormone communication? Nutrient deficiencies, especially magnesium, leave you feeling stressed, worn out, and like you’re just not firing on all cylinders. But the good news is they are easy to correct! Magnesium is the #1 supplement I recommend for women because it can make the biggest, fastest difference in your hormone health ...
Nov 13, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 241
If You Want to Gain More Energy You Should: Lower your stress response to allow your body to make the right amount of cortisol for you Build muscle through resistance training in order to manage your glucose intake Stress your mitochondria consistently and in the right ways in order to balance your hormone production Implement simple and effective lifestyle changes to improve your mitochondrial function and cortisol production Do you dread having to drag yourself out of bed in the morning, knowi...
Nov 10, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 240
We are still in such unprecedented territory for our lifetime, and we find ourselves grasping for anything at all that we can be doing to make sure we stay healthy. Your body relies on several key vitamins and nutrients to protect your health, and I’m breaking down the top 5 today! These vitamins are the easiest way to support your body’s defense system. Tune in today to hear exactly what you should be taking (beyond vitamin C) to give your body the best shot at staying healthy! Exactly what is ...
Nov 06, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 239
If You Want to Embrace Mindfulness and Meditation You Should: Stop assuming your thoughts are facts and start being decisive about the thoughts that you give your attention Shift your relationship to your experience of life by understanding what is going on in your brain Turn small daily practices into moments of mindfulness to help you calm your brain and take control of your mental space When my husband Alex said he wanted to try meditating but didn’t feel he had the time or the knowledge to ‘...
Nov 03, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 238
EVERY woman at some point in her life goes through a period of wandering, “what happened to my energy?” Or struggled to get into a pair of jeans that she was able to get into the month before. I’ve been there myself, When I was struggling with exhaustion and unexplained weight gain, I was DESPERATE for a solution. And through trial and error and digging into the research I addressed my hormone imbalances, got my energy back, lost the stubborn weight, and finally felt like myself again… And I am ...
Oct 30, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 237
If You Want To Understand Your Metabolism Better You Should: Understand which of your lifestyle practices are contributing to the vicious cycle of insulin resistance Learn what your body needs to process energy effectively by continuously monitoring your blood glucose levels Implement simple behavioral changes by increasing your accountability and awareness of your bodies levels Did you know that almost 90% of Americans deal with some type of metabolic dysfunction? Metabolic dysfunction is, by f...
Oct 27, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 236
Today I’m tackling even more menopause myths that are so disempowering and disruptive to women, holding you back from living your best life in menopause and beyond. You deserve to face your day with energy, grace, and confidence, and the first step is exposing and letting go of the lies that you may be holding onto. Tune in now to see which of these myths you’ve been believing (whether consciously or not), and how you can take ownership of your health starting today! A simple energy-boosting pra...
Oct 23, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 235
If You Are Sick and Tired of Menopause Madness, You Can: Stop abdicating your health over to your practitioner and start taking your health into your own hands Get to the root cause of the things that aren’t working as properly as they used too Find solutions for your specific situation as quickly as possible so that you can reverse your menopause symptoms Be vigilant about finding the answers that you deserve and paying attention to what your body is telling you Over 50 million women in the US ...
Oct 20, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 234
Our culture, and even our doctors, continue to perpetuate myths that menopause is the “end” of your productive life… that you’re officially “old”... that your only solution is hormone replacement therapy or the birth control pill… that there’s nothing you can do about the hot flashes, weight gain, and uncomfortable symptoms that are making you miserable. It’s time to annihilate this misinformation with science-backed facts that restore your power and dignity and help you face menopause with ease...
Oct 16, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 233
What we're talking about in this episode Ways to take preventative care when it comes to the health of your pelvic floor Why the reverse Kegel is like meditation for the vagina and how to receive its benefits What to do when you begin to notice pelvic floor and bladder leaking How to take back control of your pelvic health by becoming an educated consumer The important role of a well-curated total body conditioning program for your pelvic health Episode Summary A topic that we don’t hear a lot a...
Oct 13, 2020•38 min
Stress is so unconscious in today’s society. We all deal with it, and we explain it away as being normal. But what if there’s something better waiting for you on the other side? What if abundant peace were possible, while you’re still living your life and achieving your goals? That is what I have for you today. Listen to this episode to hear how you can still be your rockstar self, without being fueled (and sabotaged) by stress. I have some specific insights and tips to help you get started toda...
Oct 09, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 232
What we're talking about in this episode Natural treatment options for each of the four most common types of PCOS Tips for creating a healing plan that is tailored to your unique needs and symptoms Which reproductive markers you need to look out for and which tests you should run How to harness intermittent fasting, diet, herbs and supplements and oils to find healing The best way to use essential oils and recipe blends for your PCOS symptoms Episode Summary PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome,...
Oct 06, 2020•34 min
When you’re building a baby, your body needs extra support at ALL stages—from before conception to postpartum. While you may think a prenatal has you covered, taking that alone leaves some major gaps. Tune in today to hear my specific recommendations for supplements to take in the months leading up to pregnancy, while you're pregnant, and after you deliver. Supporting your health with supplements is the best way to make sure you’re giving your baby the best start possible while protecting your h...
Oct 02, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 231
If you are looking to improve the function of your gut and overall health, you should: Start understanding the effects of antibiotics and chemicals on your gut and actively avoid them when possible Recondition the bacteria in your gut by using spore-based probiotics that do not focus necessarily on the number count or refrigeration Improve your immune system that is found in the gut to fight off disease, leaky gut, and chronic illness Gut health is on everybody's mind recently, but did you know ...
Sep 29, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 230
You know what stubborn weight is like...it packs on in your midsection, and no matter how much you exercise, it just doesn’t go away. But that weight is actually a sign of something else going on under the surface: inflammation. The foods you eat are either inflaming your body or fueling it, there is no in between. Even if you’ve tried cutting foods out before without success, you’re going to want to check out today’s episode. Tune in to hear exactly which foods are harming your body, how to cut...
Sep 25, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 229
To Improve Mental and Emotional Resilience You Should: Take the space you need to reevaluate your life and actually figure out what your priorities are You have the ability to interrupt and break free from the patterns you’re used to following Daily meditation and journaling is a great way to start reprograming your brain, especially when used in combination with hypnotherapy To overcome burnout, you need to focus on building your mental and emotional resilience. I’m joined by Juliet Obodo, a Ma...
Sep 22, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 228
As you get to your mid- to late-30s, many doctors will tell you that it’s getting to be “too late” to have a healthy pregnancy. But the reality is, you have the power to reduce your reproductive age with the right food, supplement, and lifestyle choices. Tune in today to hear what I did to prepare my body for pregnancy and give my baby all the best! I’ll cover what I ate, what I didn’t, the supplements that were crucial, and other practices that are helping me have the healthies pregnancy I can,...
Sep 18, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 227
If You Are Concerned About Your Pelvic Floor Health You Should: Look out for early signs of pelvic floor inefficiency such as bladder leaks and pain during intercourse Seek out a doctor or specialist to help you if you feel as though something is not quite right Find natural solutions that work for your specific pelvic floor issues At least 1 in 2 women have some level of struggle with their pelvic floor throughout their lifetime. Despite these staggering numbers, pelvic floor dysfunction and ur...
Sep 15, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 226
I am choosing to share my story because no one deserves to experience a pregnancy loss in silence and shame. I see you, and I acknowledge your loss and grief right alongside you. It’s time to stop silencing women or shaming them when they have a different journey to motherhood. My hope is that by sharing my story, you will feel empowered to own your story and your journey too. Ultimately, my miscarriage taught me that the control over the course of my life is out of my control...but that’s ok. A...
Sep 11, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 225
In order to stop emotional eating and self-sabotage, you must: Take the time to check in with yourself, truly sense hunger cues from your body, and slow down when eating Provide yourself with options other than eating to break your unconscious habit Look to what is actually causing emotions in your life such as stress and anxiety and heal those from the ground up Have you been using food as a way to distract or numb your unpleasant emotions or unmet needs? Our world feels like a scary movie, and...
Sep 08, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 224
Progesterone and estrogen may get all the attention, especially once you’re in perimenopause or menopause, but they aren’t the ones you really need to watch out for. It’s time to give some lesser-recognized hormones some well-deserved attention. Tune in today to hear which hormones are really the culprits for hot flashes, exhaustion, sugar cravings, weight gain, inflammation, and -- down the line -- problems with reproductive hormones. If you’re tired of “band-aid” solutions that don’t really he...
Sep 04, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 223
