Send us a text If we want to lose weight, then boosting our metabolism is a great way to drop those extra pounds. But, contrary to popular belief the best way to boost our metabolism is not by cutting back on food and restricting our diet, but by eating more of the kinds of foods that treat the root cause of our slowed and sluggish metabolism. Sounds easy right? Then why does it sometimes feel so impossible? Why are so many of us feeling so frustrated? On today's episode, Cody takes us on a deep...
Feb 21, 2023•41 min•Ep. 181
Send us a text From "lady-parts" to "hoo-ha," there are many names we call our unique female anatomy. Unfortunately, even many of us adult women don't know the correct terminology when it comes to what's down there. For instance, we just call everything down there our "vagina". We have some learning to do, girls! On today's episode, Cody invited Dr. Alyssa Dweck, a practicing gynecologist in Westchester County, New York to help give us a quick female anatomy lesson so that we can know our beauti...
Feb 14, 2023•45 min•Ep. 180
Send us a text Life is meant to be joyous! We are pleasure-seeking creatures by nature. Joy makes us younger, smarter, more intuitive, and healthier . . . with better hormonal balance and immune-system functioning. Joy even positively affects our metabolism. On today's episode Cody invites Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist and Sexual Relationship Coach, Marissa Nelson. They talk all about this and how if we deliberately pursue pleasure we can improve more than just ...
Feb 07, 2023•55 min•Ep. 179
Send us a text You used to want to tear your husband's clothes off. Now? Not so much. If you've been suffering from "honey, not tonight" syndrome (a.k.a. low sex drive), then it's good to know that you're not alone. It's actually estimated that as many as 40 million women in the United States suffer from a low libido. So, today Cody talk with us about why that is! On today's episode, she shares what the 10 most common—and surprising—reasons why our sex drive may have taken a nosedive, and she of...
Jan 31, 2023•21 min•Ep. 178
Send us a text Chronic inflammation doesn't happen overnight, nor does reversing it, especially if you've been very inflamed for a long time. But by incorporating all (not just one—remember, there's no easy way out!) of the seven strategies Cody shares with us today, we will begin taming our inflammation and start seeing results in as little as two weeks. Did you learn something new today? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share this episode with all the girls you love. We would appreciat...
Jan 24, 2023•23 min•Ep. 177
Send us a text Our immune system defends our body against illness and disease. It’s a complex system that includes the skin cells, blood, bone marrow, tissues, and organs that — when working the way they should — protect our body against potentially harmful pathogens (things like bacteria and viruses), and limit damage that happens from noninfectious agents (like sunburn or cancer). To best protect our body from harm, every component of our immune system needs to perform exactly according to pla...
Jan 17, 2023•29 min•Ep. 176
Send us a text If you pay attention to the health headlines, you’ve probably heard about the gut microbiome, or the collection of good and bad bugs that live in the GI tract and that have an outsized influence on our health. But here’s something you might not know: the gut microbiome has a direct and powerful effect on our hormones. If you suffer from hormone-related health issues, like acne, bloating, PMS, heavy or irregular periods, PCOS, ovarian cysts, hair loss, mood swings, fatigue, or low ...
Jan 10, 2023•24 min•Ep. 175
Send us a text Consistency is one of our most powerful tools. It helps power us through the day-to-day so we can reach our goals. It can also make tougher routines become more automatic, triggering action, which in turn boosts motivation. But, why do we all struggle to stay consistent? On today's episode Cody introduces us to a new and exciting tool that will actually make being consistent much easier and enjoyable. Mixhers has a new app! Cody invited Greta Ballif, Mixhers Brand Director, to tel...
Jan 03, 2023•41 min•Ep. 174
Send us a text Have you ever wondered why some people seem to get so much done and know how to develop good habits? When they say, ”I’m going to…” start exercising, eat healthily, get organized, read more, etc., they make it happen. But when you try to go after similar goals, it’s a different story. You might be able to stick to them for a while, but then, somewhere along the way, you always lose your motivation and quit. When that happens enough times, it’s easy to get frustrated and discourage...
Dec 27, 2022•37 min•Ep. 173
Send us a text Someone asks you how you are and you say "I'm fine, thanks!" But, you don't feel "fine", in fact you feel horrible. You have no energy, you don't sleep, your skin looks bad, you can't lose the weight you've mysteriously added to your frame, you could go on and on. You know something's wrong. But when you go to the doctor seeking solutions, you're told you're "normal". Feeling unwell is common, but it isn't normal. You shouldn't give up looking for answers. In this episode, Cody an...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 172
Send us a text Did you know that women are more likely than men to report having a great deal of stress, and almost half of all women say their stress has increased over the past five years (compared to 39-percent of men). Worst of all, stress is uniquely hard on women and our reproductive hormones. On today's episode Cody invited Lisa Dunlop to join her in talking all about what you need to know about how stress affects your health, your hormones and your life. They also share helpful tips on h...
Dec 13, 2022•52 min•Ep. 171
Send us a text The best word to describe Neena is a mentor. She's focused her professional life on learning skills, and then works to educate, empower and encourage others to improve their quality of life--whether that's in their physical health, mental health, financial health or relationships. Her journey began as a School Psychologist (Bachelor of Science in Sociology with a minor in Family Life (BS), Educational Specialist (EdS) in School Psychology, and a Nationally Certified School Psychol...
Dec 06, 2022•52 min•Ep. 170
Send us a text Every woman deserves to have a health span that matches her lifespan. In midlife, we get a second chance to change course if we need to….and give our body what it needs to thrive. As we age, our hormone levels naturally shift. As this shift happens, some of us may experience fluctuations with our cycles…or we can experience those steep declines as we hit menopause. These hormonal changes can lead to more than uncomfortable and frustrating symptoms such as sleeplessness, mood swing...
Nov 29, 2022•21 min•Ep. 169
Send us a text If you have a uterus, you’ll eventually reach menopause. This reproductive milestone is officially reached when you stop ovulating and bleeding every month, and you can no longer conceive. Perimenopause is the journey leading to menopause — and it’s sometimes a long and bumpy one, but it doesn't have to be. Understanding the menopause process can take the anxiety out of the experience and help you take charge of your body as you approach your reproductive system’s second act. Know...
Nov 22, 2022•53 min•Ep. 168
Send us a text The holidays are upon us and our daylight hours are slowly dwindling. For many of us, fall and winter are the hardest months to stick with our healthy lifestyle goals. This time of year, It's tempting to skip workouts, pop some avocado brownies in the oven, and binge watch our favorite TV series. We tend to cut ourselves some slack during the holiday months because, after all, we still have months before we need to have our bodies beach-ready, right? Haha! Wrong! The problem with ...
Nov 15, 2022•19 min•Ep. 167
Send us a text Foot Zoning is the science of balancing, rejuvenating and detoxifying the body through the signal system in the feet. Although it is a treatment on the physical body, Foot Zoning also balances the mental and emotional bodies to bring all systems into harmony. A foot zone uses a process of analyzing to determine what is felt through the signals in the feet. Areas in the body that contain imbalances can be discovered. A Foot Zoning Practitioner can detect residues and disturbances f...
Nov 08, 2022•43 min•Ep. 166
Send us a text Unexplained infertility occurs in about 15-20% percent of couples who seek fertility treatment. It is a hard diagnosis for many patients to swallow. It can be so disheartening to feel like there is no answer for you. On today's episode, Cody visits with Sara Jensen, CEO and co-founder of Hugh and Grace a hormone-safe self-care products company. Sara and her husband experienced a 14 year struggle with unexplained infertility. they share that they learned a shocking fact: Everyday, ...
Nov 01, 2022•45 min•Ep. 165
Send us a text Pregnancy is one of the most amazing things we can experience as women. To feel another human being developing inside you is unreal and awesome, and it creates a very special bond between Mama and Baby. But even the most amazing things in life aren't perfect, and there are some things about pregnancy that are very unpleasant. Weird stuff can happen to you when you’re pregnant, right girls? Of course, the end result is so worth the crazy changes and discomfort, but it's still good ...
Oct 25, 2022•28 min•Ep. 164
Send us a text It's not news to any woman that the medical profession has a less than stellar history when it comes to listening to women who come forward with medical issues. Breast Implant Illness (BII) is relatively new to the medical community, but not to the women who have suffered from symptoms like brain fog, aches, pains fatigue, memory loss, and other ailments now associated with this disease. Candice Barley is an actress, producer and mother of three sons who turned into a health evang...
Oct 18, 2022•51 min•Ep. 163
Send us a text You probably know that breast cancer is a major killer of women worldwide. You may even know that, every year, more than 245,000 women are diagnosed with the disease in the United States alone. And one in every eight women will develop breast cancer at some point during their lives. As your doctor (hopefully) tells you at checkups, it's important to perform monthly self-checks to screen yourself for this potentially lethal disease—but, do you know what to look for? The fact is, ma...
Oct 11, 2022•44 min•Ep. 162
Send us a text Everyone has bad days, maybe even a string of bad days. Major depression is different. It’s like all color goes out of the rainbow. All oxygen goes out of the air. Everything is just… harder. Mental health disorders are complex. So is the brain. And so are the foods we eat, and the ways our bodies interact with those foods. We’re still new to this game of figuring out exactly how the brain works, and exactly how nutrients may improve brain health. But, there are some very promisin...
Oct 04, 2022•48 min•Ep. 161
Send us a text Did you know that Americans are having less sex now than they did a decade ago? Did you also know that 60% of women are sexually unsatisfied? Also, studies show that fewer women are having orgasms than any other demographic. With these stats, is it any wonder that Herlove was Mixhers most requested product? Having a satisfying sex life is a very important part of having a healthy and balanced life, but for too many women, it's an area of their life that they feel like they need ex...
Sep 27, 2022•30 min•Ep. 160
Send us a text “What is the best diet for PCOS?” Is Paleo the best diet for PCOS? How about Low Carb? Keto? Vegan? Weight Watchers? Raw?” PCOS is not an issue that can’t be solved by medication. Pharmaceuticals like metformin and the Pill can’t address root causes, but what you eat (and don’t eat) can. Eating the right types of food at the right times each month helps rebalance your reproductive hormones, stabilize insulin and blood sugar, and support your unique female biochemistry during each ...
Sep 20, 2022•23 min•Ep. 159
Send us a text We all know how annoying it can be when our friends or family members accuse us of being moody around our periods. But what if there's the teensiest bit of truth to their words? Or maybe even a ton of truth? As much as we may not want to admit it, period mood swings are a real pms symptom. That's why when we're approaching "Red Tide Week," we tend to become a little more on-edge than usual. Things that wouldn't normally be a big deal might suddenly set us off (often to our own sur...
Sep 13, 2022•19 min•Ep. 158
Send us a text Have you ever gone to a self-defense class? Usually it's because we want to learn how to fight, in case we are ever in a situation where we are being attacked. We want to feel like we can take our attackers down and get away, if needed! The options for fight training are plentiful: Thai boxing, Brazilian jiujitsu, and mixed martial arts, boxing, karate, and tae kwon do. These types of trainings are great, but it takes years to learn how to knock a gun from a mugger’s hand or fight...
Sep 06, 2022•36 min•Ep. 157
Send us a text Are you losing hair? Dealing with acne? Experiencing Anxiety? Gaining weight? Never in the mood for sex? There’s a good chance that the culprit behind these seemingly unrelated physical maladies is nothing more than good, old-fashioned stress. While stress is a normal part of everyday life, it can sometimes trigger a range of unpleasant symptoms that we’re quick to attribute to other ailments. The brain-body relationship is complicated, and it can be a mystery why people manifest ...
Aug 30, 2022•54 min•Ep. 156
Send us a text Chronic fatigue can mess with your physical and mental health while making it harder to get things done. On today's episode we are going to talk today about few things you can do to fight it. Are you the type of person who’s always up for a nap, no matter what time of day it is? Or do you struggle to muster up the energy to do simple things like clean the dishes, fold the laundry, or even brush your hair? If so, you may be dealing with chronic fatigue syndrome. While it’s normal t...
Aug 23, 2022•46 min•Ep. 155
Send us a text If you suffer from adult acne, you might be willing to try anything to clear your skin. Both Jess and Cody relate. They both have suffered with cystic acne and they too were seeking solutions. They want to save you the time and money that they lost—and the frustration they experienced—pursuing acne cures that don’t work. On today's episode Cody walks us through six “miracle” acne cures that don’t actually work (and that almost always make our overall health worse)—and she outlines...
Aug 16, 2022•40 min•Ep. 154
Send us a text Did you know that it has been reported that over 90% of women in the Western world suffer from PMS and other hormonal imbalance issues. So yes, hormone imbalance is common but suffering from the symptoms every month it’s not normal! And there is so much we can do about it, especially if we can address hormone imbalance with a root cause approach that heals rather than just masks the symptoms.. On today’s episode, Cody goes into a Hertime Deep Dive. She answers questions about what...
Aug 09, 2022•53 min•Ep. 153
Send us a text Nothing checks our superwoman status like brain fog. How can we do and be all the things for all the people when we can’t even remember where our purse is? Though people (and doctors) are quick to point the finger at hormones or sleep issues, Cody is here to tell us on this episode that: 1) BRAIN FOG IT ISN’T NORMAL, and 2) WE DON’T HAVE TO LIVE WITH IT! We are not doomed to experience brain fog for the rest of our lives. Cody shares that there are things happening in our body tha...
Aug 02, 2022•39 min•Ep. 152
