I know how frustrating it is to gain weight out of nowhere—and nothing you do seems to make any difference. Over the course of less than a year, I gained 30 pounds even though I made NO changes to my exercise or diet plan… and no amount of sweating it out in the gym was making that weight budge! If you’ve ever experienced weight resistance, you know the struggle. Your metabolism has tanked and it feels like you’re destined to size up your clothes and say goodbye to energy. But here’s what I disc...
Jun 04, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 274
If You Are Ready To Take Back Your Health Through Intermittent Fasting You Should: Divide your day into a window where you are eating and a window where you are fasting Prioritize healthy foods and limiting the wine to get your insulin levels in check Boost your oxytocin through self-care acts to lower your stress Understanding the Fasting Movement With Dr. Mindy Pelz Dr. Mindy Pelz D.C is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, nutrition, and functional medicine expert who has spent over two de...
Jun 01, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 273
Going through life feeling drained and exhausted is HARD. Every single day is a struggle. You feel stressed and overwhelmed by even the little things. And it feels like there’s no way out. But a vibrant, energy-filled life is within your reach! Small, daily rituals have the power to totally transform your energy levels and refill your tank so you face your day with a zest you thought was gone for good. Tune in to today’s episode for 5 easy wins you can incorporate every single day to instantly u...
May 28, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 272
If You Want to Transform Your Life with More Self-Love You Should: Get clear on your vision and your big ‘why’ Surround yourself with a tribe that will support you and bring you into tomorrow's results Figure out what is holding you back from being the woman you want to be and take small daily steps to change that Learn the skills to transform your life again and again and again I believe with my whole being that our transformation is waiting on the other side of self-love. Me and my guest today...
May 25, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 271
You eat “healthy” foods, avoid sugar, yet you STILL can’t seem to shake that stubborn weight. What’s going on?? I’m shedding light on this very thing today. Your metabolism is a complex system governed by lots of different hormones and other factors, so tune in today to pinpoint exactly what’s holding you back from your weight goals. In this episode, you’ll learn: The 4 major hormones that determine your metabolism and ability to lose weight (and how each go wrong) The 10+ other reasons you coul...
May 21, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 270
If You Want To Own The Wisdom Of Menopause, You Should: Stop listening to the narrative of society that says you have no power over the changes happening in your body Equip yourself with the knowledge of what your hormones are doing and how you can best support them Allow yourself to feel your feelings and grieve your loss without falling subject to the victim mentality Nourish your body through natural remedies to allow yourself the smoothest transition possible Women in our society are taught ...
May 18, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 269
There’s nothing more frustrating than when weight shows up out of nowhere and won’t budge no matter what you try. But I’ve found that weight gain is ALWAYS a symptom of something else happening in your body, and today I’m sharing the most likely culprit! Insulin resistance is super common thanks to high levels of stress and inflammation in our lives. But it’s causing more damage beneath the surface than you might realize. Tune in today to hear: Why insulin balance matters so much, especially for...
May 14, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 268
If You Want To Heal Your Gut, You Should: Recognize the significance of your gut health when it comes to all aspects of your body Limit your toxic exposure, practice mindfulness, and fill your plate with diverse foods Integrate spore-based probiotics daily and consistently to help your gut garden come back to life Hormones and the issues you may be having with your gut are not often discussed in the same sentence, but the truth is that your hormone imbalance is directly related to what is going ...
May 11, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 267
I’m so excited to be back answering your biggest hormone questions on Friday Q&A episodes! Today I’m tackling a big one: how to restart your metabolism, especially at age 35+, when nothing you do seems to turn the needle to lose weight. I was stumped at age 36 when I suddenly gained 15 pounds over the course of 6ish months, even though I was actually exercising more and still eating well. But then I uncovered some underlying hormone issues and found out something: weight resistance is ALWAYS...
May 07, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 266
If You Want To Add More Joy To Your Life, You Should: Integrate daily movement practices that boost your Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins Join or create a community that makes you feel included and supported Start viewing joy as a non-negotiable part of every single day When I think about the most important things in my life, the list includes family, friends, health, and joy. But a lot of us can struggle with that last part, especially during times of adversity. The good news is th...
May 04, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 265
If You Are Ready To Redefine Menopause On Your Terms, You Should: Equip yourself with the knowledge of what is happening inside of your body and how you can best take care of yourself Embrace healthy habits to keep your hormones happy and your energy levels up Find a support group that will help you achieve your goals and stay positive When I look at my mom, I think to myself, ‘this is who I want to be when I grow up’. My beautiful mama was the inspiration for my new book, The Essential Oils Men...
Apr 27, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 264
If You Want To Embrace Your Hormonal Changes You Should: Equip yourself with the knowledge necessary to understand what is truly going on with your body Stop believing menopause myths and shift your mindset towards the possibility of an amazing new future Give your body what it needs to thrive during this time of hormonal transition Are you tired of hearing that what you are experiencing in your body is just a symptom of getting older? So many women are given band-aids by doctors who don’t truly...
Apr 20, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 263
If You Want To Overcome Your Estrogen Dominance You Should: Pay attention to your symptoms and get tested to identify which type of estrogen dominance you are experiencing Rethink the products and medications you are using and the impact they could be having on your hormones Include liver detoxifying foods, herbs, and supplements into your daily routine Stay consistent about detoxing your pathways and balancing hormones in order to see results Are you in your mid 30’s or 40’s and are having a ha...
Apr 13, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 262
If You Want To Unlock Your Resilience You Should: Allow yourself permission to step into your identity after overcoming illness or adversity Form a community that makes you feel seen and heard in your lived experiences Find rituals such as organizing and journaling that can help you feel solid in your wellness foundation Tap into your cycle, heritage, and identity to become clear on the legacy you want to leave behind If there was ever a year that tested our personal resilience, it was 2020. Whi...
Apr 06, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 261
If You Want to Start Making Over the Products in Your Home, You Should: Take a good, hard look at the products that fill your home and which ones should be replaced with non-toxic alternatives Do your research and start reading the label before purchasing anything Avoid anything with the word ‘fragrance’ or that could be a victim of greenwashing Try not to get overwhelmed by taking small steps to reduce your toxic load within your home Embrace the healing and cost-effective power of essential oi...
Mar 30, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 260
If You Want to Find Emotional Resilience In Each Phase of Your Cycle, You Should: Reframe how you view the four stages of your period and the unique peaks and valleys in each one Embrace and recognize what you need at different times of the month Listen to your body and trust your body to send you signals as to what it needs Track your cycle to help you plan for what your body needs at each phase of the month We have talked about how to honor your body through the four different stages of your m...
Mar 23, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 259
What we're talking about in this episode! Why you need to care about estrogen dominance and the role it plays in your body Take the estrogen dominance assessment and discover if you may be a candidate Explore the biggest root causes of estrogen dominance and how to address it simply Understand the science behind how estrogen dominance is created inside the body Natural recommendations to reduce your estrogen dominance and heal your hormone imbalance Episode Summary: Estrogen dominance is at an a...
Mar 16, 2021•39 min
If You Want To Start Boosting Your Metabolism You Should: Incorporate one of Nagina’s three top morning nutrition recommendations to increase your metabolic flexibility Find foods to ‘treat’ yourself in the evenings that actually make you feel good the next day Focus on adding in foods rather than subtracting foods for a more sustainable mindset I truly believe that your morning routine sets your tone for the whole day. But did you know that your morning routine can also help you boost your meta...
Mar 09, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 258
If You Want To Start Allowing Your Body To Do What It Was Created For You Should: Use Dr. Will’s 4-week fasting guide to clean out your cells Start listening for your intuition and making notes of the foods that make your body feel great Find your own sweet spot when it comes to metabolic flexibility and fueling your body with what feels good for you Integrate wellness into your life infused with a true knowledge of what your body loves and hates If you want to feel good, have energy throughout ...
Mar 02, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 257
If You Want To Build Lean Muscle and Boost Your Metabolism Based On Your Menstrual Cycle You Should: Reset your metabolism and increase your metabolic flexibility by burning fat for fuel rather than sugar Take ownership of your body and start listening to your intuition Eat and train in tune with the four phases of your menstrual cycle and your lifestyle Your menstrual cycle can impact your energy, metabolism, and even your creativity. So doesn't it make sense that you could leverage the four ph...
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 256
If You Want To Start Transitioning From Perimenopause Into Menopause With Ease and Grace You Should: Keep your body and muscles moving and get in where you fit in Reduce your toxic load and prevent the harmful effects of environmental toxins on your body through essential oils Use nutrition to stabilize your hormones and detoxification Set boundaries and utilize the self-care time that is non-negotiable for you Ask for help, say no to what does not serve you, and create a morning ritual for you ...
Feb 16, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 255
If You Want To Find Your Weight Loss Code You Should: Stop believing that everything that is working for other women is also going to work for you Do a hormone test that tells you what your body is asking for and when Find a balance between a calorie-restrictive diet and a way to nourish your adrenal system and thyroid I know first hand how frustrating it can be to not know what is going on with your body. The #1 most disruptive symptom I hear from women in perimenopause and beyond is unexplaine...
Feb 02, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 253
If You Want to Create Your Own 5 Minute Wellness Routine You Should: Acknowledge your striving mindset and the differences found in a feel-good mindset Shift your mindset by taking actionable steps to put yourself into a feel-good state Allow yourself time to focus on how you feel rather than be productive Customize your routine to fit into your daily schedule and create habits that enforce that routine Have you spent your 20’s going non-stop, only to feel the physical burden of your constant bu...
Jan 26, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 252
If You Want To Stop Dieting Unsuccessfully, You Should: Stop restricting yourself and start viewing nutrition and exercise as a skill Change your mindset and incorporate your favorite foods into your weight loss plan Explore new exercises such as lifting weights to improve your metabolism Create a personalized approach that works for you and your body Health resolutions and diets often bring in a new year, but that is not the best way to improve how you feel. Changing your health outcome starts ...
Jan 25, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 251
If You Want To Heal Your SIBO You Should: Address the three main risk factor buckets and identify the root cause of your bacteria overgrowth Find a bodyworker to help you navigate which protocol will work best for you Embrace a beautifully diverse diet by focusing on an anti-inflammatory protocol SIBO, or Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth, affects millions of people but can be difficult to nail down. Unlike other gut imbalances, SIBO happens when there is an overgrowth of bacteria in the uppe...
Jan 12, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 250
If You Want To Stop Chronic Stress In Its Tracks You Should: Recognize when you are feeling stressed and identify your personal symptoms Create a ritual to calm your stress response and check-in with yourself Stop leaning on your distractions and start reflecting on the ways you deal with stress Change your actions and thoughts to add value rather than chaos Stress can not only impact your mood and energy, it can actually change the way in which your brain responds to the source of your stress r...
Jan 05, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 249
WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE Things you can do on a daily basis to create the beautiful life you desire Why you need to embrace being the manager of your own mood for better results The importance of making space for dreaming and how to make your dreams come true Overcoming the cultural messages of your 40’s, 50’s and 60’s in order to thrive How to turn your life around with intentional relationships EPISODE SUMMARY After almost 21 years as the executive producer of the Oprah Winfrey...
Dec 29, 2020•42 min
The foods you eat are either causing or fighting inflammation, and I’m tackling some of the biggest heavy-hitters in today’s Friday Q&A episode. Digestive issues, low energy, brain fog, allergies, skin rashes, migraines, PCOS, thyroid issues, and so many other common problems are the direct result of inflammation in your body. Tune in today to hear why inflammation is so important to address, which foods are the most common culprits, and how you can get relief by making some intentional food...
Dec 25, 2020•16 min
WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE Powerful tools to help you attract what you desire through your thoughts Learn how you are keeping yourself trapped in the false positives of your limiting beliefs How to seamlessly implement The Success Principles into your daily life The importance of being in gratitude, service, and joy during COVID-19 Ways you can start acting ‘as if’ in order to achieve your wildest dreams Why you should be asking for feedback to turn your perceived failure into succ...
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 4 min
IN THIS EPISODE: ELIMINATE SEVERE PMS SYMPTOMS Today, I’m tackling something I hear about from my listeners every day. So many women reach out to me wondering what the heck is going on with their periods, why they suddenly have PMS that makes them not even recognize themselves, and how to make it stop. If erratic or heavy periods, unstable moods, cramping, bloating, trouble sleeping, hot flashes, migraines, and sugar cravings have become your “normal,” you don’t want to miss this episode. It doe...
Dec 18, 2020•20 min
