Get in Touch With Your Values by: Take 30 minutes to 1 hour Go out in nature, get away from your house Jot down your top 5 values for yourself and your family When you get so clear on what your values are, you begin to look at your life through a different lens and reevaluate what really matters. We all want to live our purpose. My guest, Dr. Varnado (Dr. V), joins me today to talk about the one little secret to help you get there: defining your values and living them. Figure out what your value...
Apr 15, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 360
Women today wear so many hats. We have packed schedules, raise children, take care of our families, run a business or fulfill work obligations, and more. We’re so busy taking care of everyone else that sometimes we forget to take time to care for ourselves. This lifestyle leads to feeling rushed, triggered, and stressed. Our stress response systems are over-activated, and our cortisol levels are surging… These high cortisol levels and overactivated stress responses are not without consequence… I...
Apr 12, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 359
If You Want to Adapt Your Eating Routine to Your New Phase of Life, You Should: Remember that what used to work for you may not work anymore Use intermittent fasting to allow your body time to detox and clean your cells Listen to the cues that your body is trying to tell you in order to adapt your plan to your body Intermittent fasting has a wide range of benefits for women. Increased energy, improved mental clarity, and weight loss are just a few of the amazing side effects of giving your body ...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 358
Imagine it’s right before your period, and you get a killer craving. You’re ready to eat the whole fridge and consume a ton of snacks with not-so-healthy ingredients. Does this sound familiar? We’ve all been there. We can feel powerless when those insane sugar and salt cravings arrive. But I have some hacks for you to use, so you have a plan to combat the cravings... Due to a hormone drop during the luteal cycle phase, your body is more sensitive to stress… But I have some effective hacks to hel...
Apr 05, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 357
If You Want to Harness Your Mindset to Create a Life You Love, You Should: Figure out your ‘why’ that will subconsciously keep pushing you towards your goals Make your own ‘List of 5’ when you are not in a moment of distress Get curious and get interested in why your emotions keep showing up in the way that they do Your thoughts have the ability to help you unlock the areas you feel most stuck in, move through the emotions you have a hard time processing, and feel more confident on the other sid...
Apr 01, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 356
What if I told you there is a hormone that (when optimized along with other hormones) can lead to fat loss, more manageable weight maintenance, and increased energy and stamina? You would want to know more, right? Surprisingly, there is a hormone that does all of this, but most people haven’t heard much about it... Growth Hormone (HGH) is central to metabolic health, but many people struggle with low levels… Thankfully, diet and lifestyle changes can make a big difference! Tune in today to hear…...
Mar 29, 2022•15 min
When a woman experiences symptoms like fatigue, hot flashes, acne, pelvic pain, or heavy bleeding, she probably doesn’t suspect the cause is insulin resistance. But over 65% of American women over the age of 40 have it, making it likely to contribute to many health concerns. Reversing insulin resistance is quite challenging... However, there are things you can do that will help to reset your system… And get you from metabolic dysfunction to metabolic flexibility! Tune in today to hear… The 3 big...
Mar 25, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 354
If You Want To Stop Feeling Overwhelmed, Stressed, and Triggered, You Should: Sign up for the free Ziva Meditation Masterclass Find a community or guide to help you establish skills for life Take the time to prioritize you Life is hard enough. Your meditation practice shouldn't be. Ziva Meditation has been my personal superpower to help me feel good in my body. Ziva Meditation has become a twice-a-day non-negotiable for me and helps me show up for myself and my family in a way I have never felt ...
Mar 22, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 353
We all want to be the best version of ourselves, but it’s so easy to push your body too hard. If you don’t learn to pay attention to your body and its signals, you neglect your valuable health, and your energy tank ends up empty. Wearable and biohacking devices give you a better understanding of your health, provide gentle accountability, and guide you to making positive changes. These changes create more energy and resilience… And lead to significant improvements in your health. Tune in today t...
Mar 18, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 352
Have you been told by health magazine articles, doctors, or experts that it’s ok not to have a period? It’s not true. Your menstrual cycle is a vital sign, so suppressing it is not a good idea. By using your cycle as a vital sign, practitioners can uncover clues that lead to the root cause of your symptoms. Otherwise, the root causes are hidden by hormonal birth control… If you want further proof of how important your menstrual cycle is, tune in today to hear… What happened to my body when I got...
Mar 15, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 351
There is a big knowledge gap in the medical system when it comes to treating women. The system still has a limited understanding of women’s health. However, we are making slow progress. To optimize women’s health, we must first understand menstrual cycle phases. As a woman moves through the menstrual cycle phases, she will have different strengths and needs during each phase. You can thrive during every phase if you know how to support your body… Tune in today to hear… How the history of medical...
Mar 11, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 350
The mineral magnesium is involved in over 600 chemical processes in the body, but 60% of Americans, or about 100 million people, don’t get enough of it through consumed nutrition. This is a startling statistic considering how vital magnesium is to our cells. Aside from the chemical processes, this mineral also improves sleep, and recent research has shown it helps stabilize blood sugar. So you want to ensure your body is getting enough magnesium… And there is one thing I recommend. Tune in today...
Mar 08, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 349
If You Want To Stop Stubborn Weight and Transition to Menopause Gracefully, You Should: Remember to embrace life's transitions and take a moment to pause and reflect Assess your relationship with food and alcohol by taking 6-day steps to see what works for your body Use natural remedies like food, essential oils, and menu pausing to get you where you want to be There is an insane amount of conflicting advice out there when it comes to staying healthy as we transition into menopause and throughou...
Mar 04, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 348
Did you know that testosterone is the most abundant biologically active hormone in women? It’s produced in the ovaries, adrenal glands, and fat cells along with estrogen and progesterone. Low testosterone in women is surprisingly common and happens earlier in life than you would suspect. If you need to boost your testosterone levels… Lifestyle changes can help. Tune in today to hear… The age testosterone levels begin to decline Symptoms of both low testosterone and high testosterone in women The...
Mar 01, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 347
If You Are Ready to Lose Weight and Overcome Food Addiction, You Should: Ditch the processed foods and sugars that we all know are not serving us Work towards the goal of ‘3 Meal Magic’ by creating a routine and structure around your food Know that you are not alone and work with an expert to help find a sustainable plan for you Despite the fact that almost 50% of Americans try to lose weight every year, our country is in the midst of an obesity epidemic. The truth is, there is a scientific reas...
Feb 25, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 346
As you age, the consequences of drinking alcohol become more difficult to ignore. After a night out drinking, you feel run down, numb, and stressed. But alcohol is such a big part of life for so many women, it’s really hard to make changes. If you're ready to take a break from alcohol… A gentle detox can help. Tune in today to hear… The blood alcohol concentration definition for binge drinking What Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is and how it affects the body The top tips I recommend for getting thr...
Feb 22, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 345
If You Want To Step Into Your Bravery, You Should: Make the choice to be vulnerable and explore what you really want from life Use the Elevated Intention Planner to help you create goals that don’t burn you out Develop your emotional intelligence to embrace new seasons of your life or unexpected outcomes There comes a time in every woman's life where we must reevaluate and ask ourselves what we need to change, what we need support with, and what is not working to be better and step into the vers...
Feb 18, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 344
IN THIS EPISODE: You’re tired of fighting sugar addictions, cravings, low energy, digestive issues, and brain fog. You know you need to detox, and you’ve tried so hard in the past to do so, but it’s just too complicated to fit into your lifestyle. If you’re tired of trying detoxes that are hard and unsustainable… The 14-Day Detox is my favorite program. Tune in today to hear… 5 important things I designed the Detox to do Why this Detox is different than other programs you’ve tried How the Detox ...
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 343
If you want to be treated differently, you must treat yourself to some self-love first and foremost. Taking care of yourself means that you are at your best when you need to take care of others – whether that is being a parent, interacting with co-workers, or running your own business. So let’s take a moment right now… How would you rate your “Feel good” levels today, over the last week, or even last month? Are you feeling joyful, energetic, and emotionally well? Tune in to today’s episode to le...
Feb 11, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 342
If You Think Toxic Mold Could Be Causing Your Hormone Symptoms, You Should: Test your house to find out if you are living with toxic mold Test yourself to see the level of mycotoxins you are dealing with Detoxify your body and home step by step depending on your budget If you have ever seen mold growing inside your home, most of the time, there is a larger problem that you need to look into immediately. Surface mold is just the tip of the iceberg and can wreak havoc on any system in the body, wh...
Feb 08, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 341
Self-love is vital to boosting self-confidence, maintaining good health, increasing your productivity and focus, and lowering your stress levels. How would you rate your “Feel good” levels today? Are you feeling happy, energetic, and emotionally well? Joy creates the energy that attracts your desires… It’s vital to start your day with a joyful morning routine. Tune in today to hear… Some of my favorite self-care quotes Why morning is the best time of day for joy The first thing I do in the morni...
Feb 04, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 340
If You Want To Improve Your Food Sensitivities and Gut Discomfort, You Should: Believe in the reality that you do not have to constantly live in pain Learn about how your body, mind, and consciousness are connected Use result-oriented solutions, like digestive enzymes, that can bring you results quickly Hormones and gut health aren't often discussed in the same sentence, but the truth is that your hormone issues could very well stem from an imbalance in your gut microbiome. Digestive enzymes can...
Feb 01, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 339
As women, we are all familiar with mood swings, heavy periods, headaches, bloating, and all the other symptoms referred to as PMS. Often we are told this is just part of being a woman and never hear an explanation for why. But what if there is a root cause to these symptoms? And you can fix that root cause from the comfort of your own home… Helping your body remove excess estrogen can make a huge difference in how you feel. Tune in today to hear… What excess estrogen can do to your body The surp...
Jan 28, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 338
If You Want To Use Breathwork Effectively, You Should: Be sure to nasal breathe on your day today Always focus on a slow, deep breath Explore breathwork apps like Othership Breathwork has been a powerful tool that has helped me reset my stress response patterns and create a greater sense of peace and transformation. Feeling stressed is the new normal for many women, but it doesn't have to be that way. If you can learn how to control your breath, you can rewire your brain and reset your stress re...
Jan 25, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 337
If You Want To Detox Your Body, Mind, and Home, You Should: Optimize your food, water, sleep, stress, movement, and sugar intake on a daily basis Level up your personal care products and furniture when it is time for you to buy more Look into testing when your symptoms are not going away despite you trying everything else I don't know about you, but my body definitely needs a reset after the holidays. While doing a 14-day detox is great, detoxing your body on a daily basis consistently is the ke...
Jan 21, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 336
If You Want to Achieve Your Youngest-Looking Skin, You Should: Be mindful of what you are putting into your body and what you should keep out Switch out the toxic products that sit on your skin with certified organic products instead Start viewing your skincare products the same as you view your food intake We often forget that our skin is our largest organ in the body and plays a pivotal role in our hormones, longevity, immune system, and overall health. Everything you put onto your skin is abs...
Jan 18, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 335
Currently, millions of families, including mine, are recovering from Covid. At this time, being grateful for and appreciating our immune systems seems especially appropriate. Is your body ready for combat against invading pathogens? Although supporting our immune systems is on the top of our minds right now… The reality is it’s always important to keep your immune system healthy. Tune in today to hear… Why sleep is so important The vitamins we need for healthy immune function The names of my thr...
Jan 14, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 334
If You Want to Go Through Menopause on Your Own Terms, You Should: Implement strategies like fasting and exercise to help your mitochondrial function Learn about all of the different tools that are available to help you improve your quality of life Consider different levels of bioidentical hormones that can help mimic nature as much as possible Menopause is a universal event for every woman. But what if you could navigate perimenopause and menopause on your own terms? While I truly believe we ne...
Jan 11, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 333
If You Want To Get Out Of Shame When It Comes to Motherhood, You Should: Take small daily steps to learn how to listen to your own inner wisdom Trust yourself and the process of motherhood Be gentle with yourself Being a mother is not for the faint of heart. Being responsible for the health, safety, and wellbeing of another human can be overwhelming in the best of times, but when you experience shame and judgment from your community, it can make everything feel impossible. Releasing Shame and Em...
Jan 07, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 332
If You Want To Improve Your Pelvic Floor Health, You Should: Stop thinking about your body as individual muscles and instead think of it as a whole entity Pay attention to your symptoms and how they may be related to pelvic floor dysfunction Seek out a specialist to get an opinion on how you can strengthen your pelvic floor and deep core When it comes to pelvic floor issues, a lot of women struggle in silence. But the truth is, there is so much that we can do to correct pelvic floor issues while...
Jan 04, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 331
